Why do candles burn?

The video explores the science behind candles, focusing on the composition and burning process of paraffin wax. It demonstrates how candles can be relit using smoke and explains the mass loss during combustion, emphasizing the law of conservation of mass. The video also covers energy release in redox reactions and discusses the unique shape of a candle flame, including how it behaves in microgravity.

What is the significance of paraffin in candle burning?

Describe the role of oxygen in the burning of a candle.

Why does a candle have a specific shape when it burns?