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What causes something to burn?

Updated: 5/22/2024
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15y ago

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A combination of fuel, oxygen, and a heat source. Everything has an ignition point, that is a temperature at which it will burn if there is oxygen to support the combustion.

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Burning occurs when a substance undergoes a chemical reaction with oxygen, producing heat and light. This reaction consumes the fuel source, such as wood or gasoline, and typically requires a certain level of heat to begin.

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Burning is a reaction with oxygen (oxydation); carbon dioxide and water are formed.

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