Tuesday, August 23, 2005

Candle Question Answered

Thank you to whomever answered yesterday's question with this encyclopedia candle link. I always thought that wax just melts and the wick is what was consumed. Nope. Wax, mixed with oxygen, is also a fuel. Depending on what part of the flame the fuel is in contact with, the residual is water vapor and CO2. So, to answer my question, I reckon that so long as there is wax in my aluminum bowl, there will be just as much scent.

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