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No. Oxygen cannot burn on its own. But many materials will burn given sufficient heat and oxygen to allow them to combust, even fire-resistant materials.
The process of burning is simple oxidation (like rust) but at a much faster rate. Almost every material gives off heat when it oxidizes, and this supports further combustion. Some materials will also vaporize when heated, increasing the ability of oxygen to react with them.
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What would happen if you tried to burn oxygen?
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Can oxygen catch on fire?
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Does oxygen burn even faster than paper?
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Does oxygen catch fire easily?
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What is the combustibility of oxygen hydrogen and water?
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What is the law of smoking around oxygen?
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How come oxygen around a bonfire doesn't catch on fire?
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Does oxygen catch fire when heated?
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Can oxygen in a tank combust?
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