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If it's a normal fire, where normal everyday materials are burning, then pure oxygen will not put it out, it will make the fire burn stronger. Burning is a chemical reaction, and oxygen is a necessary reactant for combustion.
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∙ 11y ago
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∙ 15y agowell, a flame needs oxygen to be a flame so it would just burn.
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∙ 9y agoNothing. Oxygen needs another substance to form combustion. If there is something else in the tube that is already burning,it will burn more brightly. A smouldering object will reignite.
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∙ 14y agoThe fire´s power rises.
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What happens when you put a glass jar on a candle?
a flame needs oxygen to burn so if you put a lit candle in a closed container (like a jar) the oxygen will continue to fuel the fire until there is no more oxygen and the candle will go out
What is the chemical test for oxygen and water?
put oxygen in a test tube put a glowing splint inside and it will have a squeaky pop sound
What is the test for oxygen and the result if oxygen is present?
If a test tube is filled with oxygen when you put a glowing splint into it, the splint will relight. (To make the splint glow you have to light it then blow it out and put it into the test tube immediately.) Hope this helps. XD XD
What is taken away if you smother a fire with a fire blanket?
The Oxygen that fuels a fire, is not able to get in, and the fire is put out. Just like with a candle snuffer. You put the snuffer over the flame, and the fire gets put out.
What happens if you put alcohol and fire to gether?
The alcohol sets on fire…
What happens to a fire if you cover it with a fire blanket?
Its put out. The fire consumes itself, the oxygen flow has been cut off.
What happens if you put fire on the moon?
Absolutely nothing. In order for fire to exist, it needs 3 components; an ignition source, oxygen and a combustable material. Since there is no oxygen on the moon, the fire will never start.
How can you test to see if there is oxygen in a test tube?
Light a splint on fire, and then blow the flame out. You want your splint to be glowing red. Then, simply put the splint into the mouth of the the test tube, and if your splint re-lights up into a flame, you'll know it's oxygen gas.
What happens when you put a glass jar on a candle?
a flame needs oxygen to burn so if you put a lit candle in a closed container (like a jar) the oxygen will continue to fuel the fire until there is no more oxygen and the candle will go out
How would you put out a sodium fire?
You put out a sodium fire by depriving it of oxygen
What gas will put out a fire?
Any gas will put out a fire except for oxygen or an oxidant.
Does sand help put out fire fire?
Starves it of oxygen
What will happen if fire would not get any oxygen?
The fire will be put out.
Which of the fire triangle is removed if chip pan fire happens and is quenched per recommendation?
To put out a chip pan fireyou can not remove heat quickly enoughnor can you remove fuelSo you have to remove oxygen by smothering with a damp teatowel or cloth etc and preventing OXYGEN from reaching the fire.
Why does water usually put out fire?
Water stops oxygen from getting to the flame, and oxygen is the fire's food.
What is removed when put out a chip fire?
oxygen
Which can not be used to put out a small fire?
oxygen
