Candle flame


 
 
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Candle flame

A candle flame can be divided into three zones depending on the amount of oxygen available:

1. The outer zone(blue) is the hottest part of the flame. In this zone, the wax vapours have enough oxygen to burn completely producing carbon dioxide and water. This zone emits very little light.

2. The middle zone (yellow is less hot than the outer zone. Here, incomplete combustion of wax vapours (due to low oxygen) produces carbon particles( which glow, giving this zone its yellow colour) and carbon monoxide. This zone emits most light

.3.The inner zone(black) is the coolest part of the flame. In this zone, the wax vapours remain unburned as no oxygen is available. This zone is completely dark and emits no light.

                            

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Question : 1

Which of the following is not formed during the combustion of kerosene?

Right Option : C
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Question : 2

The colour of luminous zone of a candle flame is _________________

Right Option : D
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Question : 3

Match column 'A' with column 'B' as regards to characteristics of a flame and its zones. 

'A' 'B'
a.  Dark inner zone 1.  Hottest part (No carbon)
b. Blue zone 2.  Partial decomposition
c.  Luminous zone 3.  Unburnt vapors of wax
d.  Non-luminous zone 4. Hottest part

 

Right Option : C
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