Introduction/Question
This term for the science fair I have chosen to do an experimental research. Candles are used in everyday life whether it's a surprize birthday, an at home spa or you want to use them as house decor. Candles are use both for religious and entertainment purposes. The question in my science fair experiment is “Do white candles burn faster than colored?” I will be testing how long a white candle can last compared to a coloured candle by measuring the size of each candle in the time period given.
Aim
My aim for this project is to find out if dye in candles can affect the speed rate they burn in. I will test one white candle with a high dye pigmentation candle such as blue or purple against white. Then I will measure …show more content…
My hypothesis for the question is that dye will affect the speed of the wax burning as it is an impurity in the wax candle. I predict that the white candle will last the longest because it has no (or least) amount of dye in it which will help it burn slower. My prediction is based on the fact that white candles are most given in emergencies(such as when they light goes out) so they are meant to last long and they are made with pure ingredients that contain no dye.
Background Research
Colour
As candles are made with different types of dyes, I decided to find and research the most common types of dye used in candles.
After researching I found out that their are two ways to add colour to a candle: dyes and pigments. Dyes are the most common way to use and colour each and every particle of the wax. Dyes give a translucent colour and come it liquid or powder form. Dyes are used as they are know to not affect. Dyes are used as they are know not clog the wick of the candle. One the other hand pigments are small, microscopic colour particles that are not so good at giving colour and do clog the wick sometimes. Pigments are less flammable than dyes and are don’t dissolve, migrate or “bleed” into the wax (Figure
This term for the science fair I have chosen to do an experimental research. Candles are used in everyday life whether it's a surprize birthday, an at home spa or you want to use them as house decor. Candles are use both for religious and entertainment purposes. The question in my science fair experiment is “Do white candles burn faster than colored?” I will be testing how long a white candle can last compared to a coloured candle by measuring the size of each candle in the time period given.
Aim
My aim for this project is to find out if dye in candles can affect the speed rate they burn in. I will test one white candle with a high dye pigmentation candle such as blue or purple against white. Then I will measure …show more content…
My hypothesis for the question is that dye will affect the speed of the wax burning as it is an impurity in the wax candle. I predict that the white candle will last the longest because it has no (or least) amount of dye in it which will help it burn slower. My prediction is based on the fact that white candles are most given in emergencies(such as when they light goes out) so they are meant to last long and they are made with pure ingredients that contain no dye.
Background Research
Colour
As candles are made with different types of dyes, I decided to find and research the most common types of dye used in candles.
After researching I found out that their are two ways to add colour to a candle: dyes and pigments. Dyes are the most common way to use and colour each and every particle of the wax. Dyes give a translucent colour and come it liquid or powder form. Dyes are used as they are know to not affect. Dyes are used as they are know not clog the wick of the candle. One the other hand pigments are small, microscopic colour particles that are not so good at giving colour and do clog the wick sometimes. Pigments are less flammable than dyes and are don’t dissolve, migrate or “bleed” into the wax (Figure