Candle wax is a mixture of hydrocarbons. In the reaction of oxygen with candle wax in Figure

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Candle wax is a mixture of hydrocarbons. In the reaction of oxygen with candle wax in Figure 11.2, the rate of consumption of oxygen decreased with time after the flask was covered, and eventually the flame went out.

From the perspective of the kinetic-molecular theory, describe what is happening in the flask.

Figure 11.2

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Chemistry For Engineering Students

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Authors: Lawrence S. Brown, Tom Holme

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