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In the combustion reaction, fuel and oxygen are combined and repaired into water and CO2. The water becomes steam in the air and it and the carbon dioxide both put out the fire together.

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Covering a candle restricts the flow of oxygen, which is necessary for the combustion process that keeps the candle burning. Without enough oxygen, the flame will eventually suffocate and go out.

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