Does the total mass of the reactants and the total mass of the products appear to be equal after chemical reaction or not? Why? - Why is it that you always end up with less paraffin wax after burning the candle than when you started it?

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Hi, my question is about the law of conservation of mass. Do not answer the question in the picture. Instead, answer the sub-questions listed below. Thanks.

- Does the total mass of the reactants and the total mass of the products appear to be equal after chemical reaction or not? Why?
- Why is it that you always end up with less paraffin wax after burning the candle than when you started it?

A candle with paraffin wax and a wick is burning as it reacts with oxygen in the air.
After it was completely burned, you see some smoke (carbon dioxide gas) and
water vapor. Did you ever wonder what happens to the total mass of the reactants
before and after burning?
C25H52 (s) + 3802 (g) → 25CO2 (g) + 26H2O (1)
Transcribed Image Text:A candle with paraffin wax and a wick is burning as it reacts with oxygen in the air. After it was completely burned, you see some smoke (carbon dioxide gas) and water vapor. Did you ever wonder what happens to the total mass of the reactants before and after burning? C25H52 (s) + 3802 (g) → 25CO2 (g) + 26H2O (1)
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