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Fire needs oxygen no matter where it is. It is a chemical reaction between oxygen and some flammable substance. On Earth, the air is already 21% oxygen, so you only need to supply the fuel. In space there is no air and thus no oxygen, so you need to bring oxygen or some comparable oxidizer with you.
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What gas in the air do you need to make fire?
Oxygen. It supports combustion.
Does oxygen make something burn?
No it doesn't make something burn. But if something is already burning, it supports the burning. In the fire triangle, which is what makes a fire, it says that you need fuel, oxygen, and something else, that I tend to forget. So, technically, oxygen does make something burn, because you need that oxygen to help it and if you don't have that then it won't burn. So, I say yes, it does.
What is the chemical to make fire?
there isn't an actual chemical to start fire. all you need is an ignition source, oxygen, and a fuel source (such as wood)
Why do spacecraft need internal oxygen supply?
Spacecrafts need internal oxygen supplies because there is no oxygen in space.
Does fire need air to breathe?
Fire needs oxygen to burn.
What gas in the air do you need to make fire?
Oxygen. It supports combustion.
Is it possible to create fire on the Moon?
You could not make a fire on the moon because there is no oxygen on the moon. In order to have a fire, you need oxygen.
Name somewhere that you would need an oxygen tank?
Underwater Hospital In a fire Outer space
Does putting out fire need oxygen?
No. Adding oxygen to a fire will make it burn faster and hotter. In fact, one of the ways of putting out a fire is to cut off the supply of oxygen.
What do we need to make fire?
Fuel, oxygen, & an energy (heat) source.
How will astronauts get oxygen out of space?
They need to take it with them. There is no oxygen in space
Does a rocket fall back if it runs out of oxygen?
No. A rocket does not need to fire its engines to stay in orbit. It does, however need fuel and oxygen to perform any maneuvers, so a rocket that runs out of oxygen will be stranded in space.
Why does a space shuttle need a tank of oxygen?
because there is no, repeat NO oxygen in outer space. since oxygen is the gas we live on, we need it to keep our heart pumping. And since there's no oxygen in space, therefore you need a supply of oxygen brought from earth.
Does oxygen make something burn?
No it doesn't make something burn. But if something is already burning, it supports the burning. In the fire triangle, which is what makes a fire, it says that you need fuel, oxygen, and something else, that I tend to forget. So, technically, oxygen does make something burn, because you need that oxygen to help it and if you don't have that then it won't burn. So, I say yes, it does.
Why do you have to wear spacesuits?
No oxygen in space. We need oxygen.
What do you need when in space?
We need oxygen and water
Can you light a fire in space?
Yes- BUT- you need a fuel AND an oxidizer, since outer space is a vacuum (no air= no oxygen). Gasoline alone would not burn, but an oxy-acetylene cutting torch WOULD burn- since it has its own fuel and oxygen.
