Fireworks, sparklers, sparkling wine, champagne, ... there is chemistry involved everywhere

How long does it take for a candle to burn down and what does this time depend on?

Extinguished candle pulls egg through bottleneck

Wax vapor reignites a candle

Wax vapors can be ignited at the end of a tube

As with a wick, a liquid fuel is supplied to the flame by capillary forces against the force of gravity

An interactive introduction to the building blocks of matter for children of all ages

Extinguishing a candle with baking powder and vinegar

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