When you burn a birthday candle, you may wonder whether the fire you see is matter. The
flame consists of hot, glowing gases, such as oxygen, carbon dioxide, water vapor, and
parts of the candle that have been vaporized. The heat and light given off are forms of
energy. The smoke contains ash and unburned particles.
a. From the above description of a candle flame, list at least three things that are matter and
three things that are not mattel. (6 points)
Matter
Not Matter