Chemistry 0620 · IGCSE · Water

Water — practice question

A candle made of wax consists of a blend of hydrocarbons. It is ignited and then put inside a gas jar together with a strip of cobalt(II) chloride test paper, as shown. After a short period, the oxygen in the jar is used up and the candle flame goes out. Which substance is identified by the cobalt(II) chloride paper?

  • Acarbon dioxide
  • Bcarbon monoxide
  • Csulfur dioxide
  • Dwater

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