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What causes the water level to rise inside a jar when a burning candle is placed and inverted over a plate containing water? Provide the chemical equation for the reaction that occurs.



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Burning candle inside a jar with water causes water level rise due to oxygen burning and chemical reaction leading to water vapor formation.


Explanation:

When a burning candle is placed and inverted over a plate containing water, the water level rises inside the jar. This occurs because the candle burns oxygen inside the jar, creating water vapor. The chemical equation for this reaction is: CxHy + O2 -> H2O + CO2.


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