Answer to Question #252943 in General Chemistry for Sinon

Question

Light a tea light candle and place it in the center of a plate with water. Be careful not to turn off the candle. Then place a larger jar over the candle covering the candle. What is happening? Why is this happening what law is demonstrated in this example?

Answer 1

For gorenje candles need oxygen. When we cover it with a container, the candle burns it and goes out. The air inside cools and sucks water from the saucer inside.