Question:
Two glass jars A and B ajre filled with carbon dioxide and oxygen gases respectively. In each jar, a lighted candle is placed simultaneously. In
which jar, will the candle remain lighted for a longer time and why?
Solution:
In jar B, the candle remains lighted for a longer time because oxygen is a supporter of combustion. So, we can say that oxygen (air) is necessary for
combustion to take place.