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Fire is the chemical reaction of combustion which is the reaction of a substance with oxygen. The rate of the reaction can be increased by providing more surface area for the reaction to occur and nanoparticles have a lot of surface.
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∙ 12y agonano particles are more likely to catch fire due their compressed state. To put it simply the oxygen to fuel ratio is much higher and therefore an increased amount of oxygen will be able to help the fire ignite.
add. Combustion of a solid is a surface phenomenon, and nano particles have an extraordinarily large surface to volume ratio. As do other powders such as flour. Hence their flammability.
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Do nanoparticles have colors?
We cant really see nanoparticles to tell if they have colours, some do depending on what they are made from, but more commonly we see nanoparticles as a suspension in water, ethanol or some other solvent. These solutions can give rise to some intense colours, this is due to raylaigh scattering that takes place from the nanoparticles. A phemonon called surface plasmon resonance also has a part to play in the colours that we see for colloidal nanoparticles.
Why are nanoparticles used?
Nanoparticles are used for various purposes due to their unique properties at the nanoscale. They offer a large surface area to volume ratio, which makes them useful for catalysis, drug delivery, and sensing applications. Additionally, nanoparticles exhibit quantum confinement effects, allowing for manipulation of their optical, electronic, and magnetic properties.
What do nanoparticles do in mascara?
Get people to pay more. It's just a marketing gimmick."Nanoparticles" means, basically, "really really small bits." So a company advertising that their mascara has "nanoparticles" is really just saying "we powdered up the black stuff in our mascara really fine, so you won't have clumps of it the size of peas hanging off your eyelashes." While I suppose this is better than the alternative, the nanoparticles really don't do much of anything, other than (presumably) not form clumps large enough to be seen.(Soot, from a candle flame? That's pretty much ALL nanoparticles. So it's not like this is some exotic space-age material.)
How would a forest fire most likely help some organisms?
Fire burns away dead material and that allows more room for healthier regrowth
How can a paper help a car to catch on fire?
It only takes a small amount of energy to make paper burn. While burning, the paper will give off more energy than it took to light it. This greater energy can then be used to make things that are harder to ignite to catch fire.
Why are nanoparticles more likely to catch fire when exposed to air?
because it is fat
What makes land more likely to catch fire?
Land is most likely to catch fire if it is dry, with an extremely high percentage of organic matter, such as peat.
Which one is more easy to catch fire straws or wood?
It is very interesting to find out that straws are actually more easily to catch fire than wood...!
If a power line falls will it start a fire?
It depends on many factors. One factor is that if the area has wood, grass, or anything flammable, it may go up in flames. Also, it depends on the humidity. If the area is more dry, it is more likely to catch fire. The reason it would catch fire is because the electricity would be able to catch flame. If it is humid, then the air will have a lot of water in it and most likely dampen the flame. Also, it needs a piece of wood or even just brush to light the spark and make the flame. Hope this helps.
Do nanoparticles have colors?
We cant really see nanoparticles to tell if they have colours, some do depending on what they are made from, but more commonly we see nanoparticles as a suspension in water, ethanol or some other solvent. These solutions can give rise to some intense colours, this is due to raylaigh scattering that takes place from the nanoparticles. A phemonon called surface plasmon resonance also has a part to play in the colours that we see for colloidal nanoparticles.
How do you catch Pokemon in red rescue team?
you don't catch them you have to recruite them. try to kill them on the 2nd hit and you are more likely to recruite them. you don't catch them you have to recruite them. try to kill them on the 2nd hit and you are more likely to recruite them.
What is the difference between safety matches and friction matches?
friction matches can catch on fire like rapid fire and safety matches are more safe and secure
If you feed me i live if you give me a drink i die what am i?
Fire will kill you if not given a drink to.
What might be poisonous cause cancer or catch fire?
We can not answer this without more information.
Why person should not run when his clothes catch fire?
Because running will increase the airflow, which will feed the fire and make it burn more.
Would you expect cardboard to conduct electricity?
No, I wouldn't. It is more like a insulator, not a conductor. Silver conducts electricity the best. If a current were put through cardboard, it would most likely catch on fire, not conduct electricity.
What happens when you heat food on a glass plate?
If you put a fire under a glass plate or even put a glass plate in the oven it will heat up and break. Depending what is on the top of that plate it will more than likely catch on fire. If you're referring to the microwave then the food will get nice and hot.
