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Can fire catch on water

Updated: 8/18/2019
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Water does not burn because it is already burnt: it is oxidised hydrogen.

However, if heated to plasma levels, the hydrogen can be separated from the oxygen and will "burn" when the oxygen is recombined with the hydrogen upon cooling.

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Water does not burn, but any chemical liquid or solid that floats on water can such as oil, petrol et.c and may give the appearance of the water being on fire.

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