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Why Fire is not considered life even though it grows and uses oxygen?
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∙ 9y ago
Even though fire grows and uses oxygen, it is not considered a life form because it is missing some key elements. Fire has neither DNA or RNA, and it doesn't contain any cells. Fire also lacks metabolism and the ability to reproduce.
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Does fire grows?
Fire grows when oxygen (air) gets blown onto it.
If fire is considered alive then why are flowers considered alive?
fire is considered alive because it needs oxygen to burn. flowers are alive because it needs heat for energy to create more cells, CO2 because they need it to produce necessary sugars. and it grows... of course
Is nitrogen need for a fire?
nope oxygen is needed though
What is an example of how fire grows and what happens?
Heat causes the material to vaporize, then that vapor feeds the flames and the process continues until Heat, Fuel or oxygen is removed. This is the chain reaction.
Why is fire considered an example of oxidation?
Because oxygen supports combustion.
Why does forest fire occur even though in a cold place?
All fire needs to continue burning is oxygen and fuel
Is pure oxygen explosive?
No. Oxygen itself is not flammable, but it is necessary for fire. Fire is a chemical reaction between oxygen and a flammable substance. Fire is possible on Earth because ordinary air is 21% oxygen. Pure oxygen is considered a fire hazard because higher concentrations of oxygen will make it easier for a fire to ignite and will allow it to burn hotter and faster than normal.
Why water subside fire though it has oxygen?
Water will subside fire because the oxygen in it is bonded to hydrogen and cannot burn. However, you should not put water on a gas fire or other burning liquid because it will only spread the liquid and the fire.
What grows when it eats but dies when it drinks?
fire
What grows when fed and dies when watered?
Its fire
Does fire requires nutrition?
A fire needs three things: fuel, oxygen, and heat. If fuel can be considered "nutrition" then yes it does require nutrition.
What are the three points of a fire triangle?
The three elements of the fire triangle that must be present are Heat, Oxygen, and Fuel. This has recently been changed though from the fire triangle to the fire tetrahedron. This includes Heat, Oxygen, and Fuel as well. But, it also contains a fourth, chemical reaction.
