Burning – Did you know?

When a candle is lit, the wax near the wick melts and travels up the wick. Upon reaching the flame, it heats up and transforms into a gas, which serves as fuel. This gas reacts with oxygen in the air, sustaining the candle's flame until the wax is depleted.

What role does the gas produced by the candle play?

What is the result of the candle burning process?