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There are a number of elements which will burn in air (if they are ignited) but which will not burn under water. An example is carbon. Coal, which is made mostly of carbon, burns in air but not under water.
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∙ 13y ago
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∙ 13y agoSome element in the Periodic Table should always be kept sealed because of their high reactivity. Element such as cesium is so reactive with the water in the air that it would explode. Generally, the alkali are metals that are found only in compounds due to their high reactivity with components in the air.
Elements that catch on fire in air are called pyrophoric.
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∙ 12y agoWater itself, cannot catch on fire. But, a waterway that is filled with toxic and corrosive chemicals can. Just any of the factories that dumped their wastes into the Cuyahoga river near in Cleveland, Ohio in the 1960's what chemicals they poured into the only river in history to catch on fire.
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∙ 13y agoelectricity will break the oxygen hydrogen bond of water and open flame will ignite the hydrogen fire from water electrolosis of water
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∙ 14y agoWhite Phosphorus
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∙ 11y agoPotassium.
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Is fire electrical energy?
no, it is an element therefore it cannot be electrical energy
How do you stop fire?
water
What are the elements that Greek philosophers thought were the only ones?
Earth, fire, air, and water.
Does fire float on water?
Many combustible substances (substances that will burn) are lighter (less dense) than water and will float - paper, wood and gasoline are a few examples. When ignited (set on fire), these substances will continue to float, and so will the fire.
What are the three natural forces of the earth?
air,fire,water
Can water get so hot that it catches on fire?
no
Why does potassium sink in water?
K catches fire in water .
What is the metal that catches fire when it is dipped in water?
Sodium
What should you do if your boat catches fire?
jump in the water
What should I do if coal catches fire?
Put water on the coal
What is the best safety device to use if your sleeve catches on fire?
water
Is sodium catch fire in water?
YES oF cOURSE. Sodium Catches.
Why sodium catches fire when reacts with water?
because it is highly reactive
Why doesn't water catch fire?
Because water has high ignition temperature so it doesn't catches fire whether it is on any surface or not.
What are the disadvantages of cotton?
It catches on fire easily. Cotton growing uses a lot of water.
What happens if you put potassium into water?
The potassium catches on fire and then explodes. Seriously. Don't try it.
This non-metal is stored under water because it catches fire very easily?
phosphorus
