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In #MESExperiments 46 I demonstrate the famous burning candle - rising water experiment, which shows how an enclosed flame can cause the pressure to drop, thus forcing water to rise upwards. The mainstream science explanation is as follows:
- The flame results from a combustion reaction between the candle wax and oxygen in the air: 2 O_2 + CH_4 = CO_2 + 2 H_2O
- Twice as much oxygen is burned than carbon dioxide is released, causing a decrease in air volume BUT this is temporarily countered by the increase in temperature, thus the water level stays constant.
- As the oxygen is depleted, the flame goes out causing a temperature drop, thus the volume and pressure drop suddenly as well.
- The higher atmospheric pressure outside the cylinder causes the water to rise inside the lower pressure cylinder.
Links original video and more info
- Unedited original video:
Timestamps
- Placing candle on the plate and pouring a cup of water: 0:00
- Lighting the candle with a lighter: 0:05
- Placing the graduated cylinder over the candle: 0:13
- Air bubble is pushed out (not always the case) and the flame goes out and water starts to rise: 0:25
- Entire candle is lifted upwards in water: 0:35
- Removing the cylinder with a small plate to avoid it spilling: 0:42
Stay tuned for #MESExperiments 47...
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Screenshots of Experiment
For reference, the screenshots of the experiment are shown below:
