Color vs. White, The Candle Burnoff
Energy and Change
Qusai Abuawad
- Grade:
- 6
- Teacher:
- Sharon Sapp
Candles burn when the heat from the flame melts the wax near the wick. The melted wax travels up the wick, where it turns into vapor and burns. This process creates light and heat. Most candles are made from the same type of wax, but they can be different colors because of added dye. Some scientists believe that darker colors may absorb more heat, which could cause the candle to melt and burn faster. Lighter colors may reflect heat, possibly causing them to burn more slowly. In this experiment, all candles will be the same size and made from the same material so that the only difference is the color.
Loved the topic really fascinating
Fantastic investigation into how candle color affects burn rate! Your clear measurements, strong control of variables, and repeated trials show careful scientific work. I especially appreciate how you connected your findings to real-life decisions like choosing candles that last longer. Keep asking great questions and testing them with data. This is how scientists think!
Clear experimental setup and repetition show strong scientific thinking. Well done!