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wood catches on fire because of all the carbon and hydrogen stored inside. there is also the energy from soaking in the sun and absorbing it's radiation.
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Difference between catch fire and catch ON fire?
Catch fire is a fictional term used in anime, and anime movies. Catch Fire means to catch fire, for example, you would catch a ball. Catching ON fire is lighting yourself on fire, or something else lighting you on fire. Big difference.
Is ability to catch fire a physical property?
its chemical because if a wood catches on fire it turns to ashes and thats chemicl cause you cant make it change back to a log
What is combustible substance?
Combustible substance : Substances that burn easily or catch fire easily are called combustible substances. Paper, clothes, wood, LPG are all combustible substances. Without these substances, a fire cannot be started.
What proof does alcOhol catch fire?
Alcohol is extremely flammable and does not take much for it to catch fire.
Is cork a material that can go on a hot plate?
No. Cork is a type of wood and is therefore flammable. Even if it doesn't catch fire the hot plate could still burn it.
Why does brush wood catch on fire easily?
explain what brushwood is tell why it might catch on fire easily
Which one is more easy to catch fire straws or wood?
It is very interesting to find out that straws are actually more easily to catch fire than wood...!
Can hot dry air cause wood to catch fire?
yes it will catch fire if air is too hot.
What materials can catch fire easily?
Paper, tissue, cloth, wood, hay and anything else thin, dry and wood based will catch fire easily.
Why does wood not catch fire when it is heated a little?
The wood will not catch fire until it reached its combustion temperature. If at a lower temperature, the wood will simple smoulder, giving out smoke without a flame.
What is the flammability of wood?
flammability is how easily something can catch fire
What is an example of a flammable?
flammable means it can catch on fire. some substances that can catch on fire are... wood cloth hair(yuck) carpet
Can hot air catch wood on fire?
yes, if the wood is dry and the air is hot enough
Will wood catch on fire placed on top of a wood stove?
It certainly can if the top of the stove reaches the ignition temp of the wood.
How hot does an attic have to get to catch fire?
Hot enough to burn wood.
In the lord of the flies How do they manage to start the fire?
They cut wood and then used Piggy's glasses to reflect the sun so the wood would catch fire.
Is it safe to burn pepper tree wood in a fireplace?
no it will catch a your house on fire
