8th Class Science Combustion and Flame Question Bank Combustion and Flame HOTS Objective Problems

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    Which of the following tables correctly matches the given zones of a candle flame with their respective characteristics?

    A)  
          Zone Characteristic
    i Innermost  Least hot and black
    ii Luminous Moderately hot and yellow

    B)
          Zone Characteristic
    i Outermost  Hottest and black
    ii Luminous Least hot and blue

    C)
          Zone Characteristic
    i Non-luminous    Least hot and blue
    ii Innermost      Hottest and black

    D)
          Zone Characteristic
    i Non-luminous    Moderately hot and yellow
    ii Outermost Least hot and black

    Correct Answer: A

    Solution :

      The outermost zone of a candle flame is the hottest zone and is blue in colour. It is a non-luminous zone. The middle zone of a candle flame is moderately hot and yellow in colour. It is the luminous zone of a candle flame. The innermost zone contains unburnt carbon particles, which gives it a black colour. It is the least hot zone of a candle flame. The correct answer is A.


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