How can I collect and measure candle soot?

Subject: How can I collect and measure candle soot?

Date: Mon Oct 27 21:10:18 2003
Posted by No name entered.
Grade level: 7-9 School: Perry Hall Middle School
City: No city entered. State/Province: No state entered. Country: United States
Area of science: Chemistry
ID: 1067310618.Ch

Message:


I am doing a science fair project on what brand of candles cause the most 
soot. I am only allowed to do a project if the results are measureable and I 
couldn't figure out the best way to trap and meaasure candle soot. My first 
idea was to put a large jar or bowl over the candle, but wouldn't that 
contribute to the amount of soot collected? Thank you for any and all answers 
you are willing to offer.

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