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Most modern lighters use butane. It is liquid under pressure but vaporizes when released. Butane lighters have no wick and make a slight hissing sound when in use. Lighters with a wick use a liquid fuel that is naphtha-based.
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∙ 13y agoGasoline is a mixture, not a compound, so it has no definite chemical formula.
Octane and its isomers are among the ingredients with the formula C8H18
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∙ 9y agoThe lighter fluid refers to the highly flammable and colorless gas that is used in the cigarette lighter. The liquid is usually butane which has a chemical formula of C4H10.
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∙ 10y agoGasoline is a mixture of various hydrocarbons, mainly between C6H14 and C12H26
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What type of chemical reaction occurs when a disposable lighter is used?
What is the chemical reaction of a dispoiable lighter
Can you suggest any chemistry project for grade 7?
lighter fluid and fire in a water bottle aimed at your teacher's head.
Is charcoal lighter fluid a hexane?
Yes, charcoal lighter fluid is a hexane. Charcoal fluid is highly flammable and it is a hydrocarbon mixture used in wick type lighters.
Zippo lighter fluid?
To the original poster, your answer is incomplete. Here is MSDS statistics about Zippo fluid. 100% VM & P Naphtha VM&P=Varnish Makers and Painters Essentially it is Paint Stripper
Why would my ice taste like lighter fluid or some other chemical?
Hmmm... Have you pissed someone off lately? Perhaps they are trying to off you? Has your spouse recently taken out a large insurance policy on you?
Is lighter fluid charged positive?
No. Lighter fluid is usually butane, a flammable substance known as a hydrocarbon with chemical formula C4H10. A spark ignites the butane, allowing the lighter to function.
Whats the cheamical make up of odorless charcoal lighter fluid?
The chemical make up of odorless charcoal lighter fluid includes methanol or ethanol.
What can be used as lighter fluid?
Lighter Fluid
Is ronston lighter fluid naptha based lighter fluid?
Yes , as is Zippo lighter fluid .
What alternate fules can you use in a zippo?
any lighter fluid, except for bic lighter fluid
How to refill a metal flip lighter with lighter fluid?
Slide the lighter body out of the lighter case, by pulling on the wick cage. With the lighter body upside down squirt lighter fluid into the fiber packing in the lighter until saturated. Reassemble the lighter body into the lighter case. Let excess lighter fluid evaporate before using the lighter.
What is in the fluid of a lighter?
Butane.
Can you use zippo lighter fluid for charcoal fluid?
Absolutely not, you should only use Zippo Lighter fluid. If you're in a pinch, Ronson lighter fluid works too.
What type of chemical reaction occurs when a disposable lighter is used?
What is the chemical reaction of a dispoiable lighter
What type of lighter fluid do you use for torch lighters?
Butane, but I know there's a better one though. Butane is like the standard, while you could buy higher end fuels.
Is lighter fluid still flammable if it's dry?
no, lighter fluid is not flamable if it is dry, because the "Dryness" is caused by the evaporation of the fluid. Basically, its not there anymore.
Is there barbecue lighter in cigarettes?
I'm kind of at a loss that the question even has to be answered but, no, you can not use dry cleaning fluid in a cigarette lighter.
