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yes it will catch fire if air is too hot.
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Can wood catch on fire from hot air?
yes depending on the moister content in the wood.in alive wood the air temp would have to be over 700 degrees celsius.but the drier the wood the less the temp needed
Can oxygen catch on fire?
No. Oxygen itself is not flammable; it supports the combustion of flammable materials. Fire is a chemical reaction between oxygen and a flammable material such as wood or gasoline. Things can burn on Earth because air is about 21% oxygen.
What happens to sodium metal when it is exposed to air?
Because Sodium (Na) is very reactive it causes a reaction against Oxygen (air) (H2o) so depending on the purity of the Sodium (Na) it can cause a Fire or even explode, so if the Sodium (Na) is very pure it will explode, and if it is not that pure it will cause a fire.
Why sodium is kept in inert solvent?
When exposed to air or moisture, sodium will catch fire and explode. So it is kept immersed in an inert or non-polar solvent (such as hexane, pentane) to prevent its contact with air or moisture.
What causes Indoor air pollution?
Fire places, hair spray, carpet, smoking. All these cause indoor air pollution because the fire place releases smoke in your home. Hair spray has chemicals in it which means when you spray it all the chemicals get released into the air in your home. Carpets hold dust, pollen, etc. Smoking inside the house releases a lot of nasty smoke which can cause lung cancer.
Can hot air catch wood on fire?
yes, if the wood is dry and the air is hot enough
What is used in a fire?
basically a special kind of wood that won't cause the ashes to stick to the chimney, so the house catch fire Added: Fire needs three things: fuel, oxygen (air) and in most cases also a higher temperature to start.
Can wood catch on fire from hot air?
yes depending on the moister content in the wood.in alive wood the air temp would have to be over 700 degrees celsius.but the drier the wood the less the temp needed
Can wood next to a pellet stove at home catch fire from hot air?
It's technically possible, if a bit unlikely. Pellet stoves burn extremely hot, and the heated air would tend to dry out wood placed near them, making the wood more prone to catching fire.
How fast would a helicopter blade need to be to catch the air on fire?
Since air is not inherently flammable, there is no speed at which a helicopter blade would catch the air on fire.
What is the most efficient way of kindling a fire?
Starting a fire efficiently not only requires split wood for kindling, but also dry tinder which will catch fire quickly. Once tinder has been collected and has lit, arrange the small pieces of kindling wood over the tinder, allowing enough space for air to get to the fire. If the tinder is smothered, the kindling will not catch. Continue adding small pieces of kindling, and gradually add larger pieces of wood.
What is the nonmetal that will catch fire in air?
Sulphur
Can oxygen catch on fire?
No. Oxygen itself is not flammable; it supports the combustion of flammable materials. Fire is a chemical reaction between oxygen and a flammable material such as wood or gasoline. Things can burn on Earth because air is about 21% oxygen.
Where does oxygen come from when burning wood?
From the atmosphere (air) surrounding the wood. The wood would not burn in a vacuum devoid of air. Air is composed of approximately 20% oxygen.
What is a non-metal which catches fire in air?
Phosphorus (especially white phosphorus) is a nonmetal that can spontaneously catch fire (VERY reactively) in air.
Why does wood crackle when it burns?
The popping noise occurs when air pockets in the wood are released. These air pockets fill narrow passages within the wooden log. Once the fire burns the wood enclosing the air, the air is then released creating a pop like sound. Popping is more common is some kinds of wood then others.
Why is wood split into slender pieces and why are the piceces of wood arranged loosely in the stove?
Wood is first split to increase the exposed surface, and permit water in the wood to evaporate to the air- curing or drying. Wood is also split into smaller pieces, again increasing the exposed surface area, to permit the temperature of the wood to be quickly raised above the kindling temperature, and catch fire. When wood is loosely arranged in the stove, it permits free movement of flame and air to provide a quick burn.
