Wax, Wick, and WonderBy: Alex Grossman

Science ProblemWhich candle type, scented or non-scented, will

burn faster?

HypothesisThe non-scented have the faster burn time.

Materials 5 scented candles 5 unscented candles tinfoil matches 2 timers marker paper parental supervision ruler

ProcedurePlace tinfoil down on a flat surface, then place down the candles. (one scented one unscented)

Place mark in candle two centimeters from the top.

Have a parent light the candles while starting he timers.

Wait for the candles to hit the mark, then record the time.

Repeat 4 more times.

Results

The results that were found concluded that the unscented

candles had the faster burn time. This proves that my hypothesis

was correct.

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