Chemistry

Question

Due Jan 20 11:59pm

Bell Ringer energy transformations 3

Candle wax contains stored chemical energy. As a candle burns, the wax changes form. What

happens to the chemical energy in the candy wax?

It is destroyed.

B

It becomes a gas.

C

It transforms into heat energy.

D

It is reflected as light.

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Answer

C. It transforms into heat energy.

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As the candle burns, the heat from the flame melts the wax near the wick. This liquid wax is then drawn up the wick,...