The gas is burning that is lit from the candle, and this is burning from the wick. The wick keeps the heat of the flame going, continuing to burn. The wick is made of cotton and the cotton is absorbent enough for the flame to build upon and burn. It absorbs the fire, so it is truly the flame burning forth through vapor and absorbtion.
Write the chemical reaction.
The chemical reaction is a simple combustion. The reaction is making water and carbon dioxide and than turned into heat and energy. It is mainly the release of hear turning into light.
C25H52 + O2====>CO2 + H2O
Write the balanced chemical reaction.
C25H52 + 38O2 = 25CO2 + 26H2O
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