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Fire needs oxygen to burn.
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What is an oxygen fed-fire?
An oxygen-fed fire is a fire that has (most likely) pure oxygen fueling it. The air we breathe is composed of around 19% oxygen, therefore by adding more oxygen the fire will get hotter.
When was The Very Air We Breathe created?
The Very Air We Breathe was created on 2007-05-29.
What happens to the air you breathe out?
The air that you breathe out mixes with the rest of the air in your general vicinity, and will eventually mix with all the air in the Earth's atmosphere.
How much nitrogen does humans breathe out?
78% 0of the air we breathe is nitrogen, same as the amount in the air.
How is the air you breathe in different from the air we breathe out?
We get rid of waste when we breath out and when we breath in we take oxygen in to our lungs and breath.
How can platypuses breathe fire?
Platypuses do not breathe fire. They are normal, air-breathing mammals.
Why is it bad to pollute the air?
WE BREATHE the air. If we pollute it, we need air, so we breathe it in and get sick.
Do plants need the air you breathe out?
yes they do need the air that we breath out
Does soil need the air you breathe?
No it is dead organisms and rock they dont need to breathe
Why do you have to breathe to produce energy?
You breathe in fresh air which contains the oxygen you need. you get rid of carbon dioxide when you breathe out stale air
What organ helps you breathe the 282 cubic feet of air you need everyday?
Your diaphragm helps you breathe the air you need every day.
How you use nitrogen gas to control fire in mine?
A fire needs oxygen to burn. Air contains oxygen. So passing in nitrogen stops incoming air refuelling the fire. Have to be careful if there are trapped people who of course need to take in oxygen as they breathe.
How does the sun affect the air you need to breath?
The sun affects the air you need to breathe directly. When the sun is hot, it warms up the air in the atmosphere which means that you will breathe in hot air.
Does the loch ness monster need air to breathe?
A myth doesn't breathe...
Does giving your penis air make it grow?
You need to breathe air to live. You breathe through your nose not your penis.
How does dry powder put fire out?
It covers the burning material, pushing out air - which the fire needs to 'breathe'. Essentially - it suffocates the fire.
Why do we need nitrogen and why can't we get it from the air we breathe?
we can't breathe in and break a triple bond
