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Three things are needed for fire to burn, often referred to as the triangle of fire.
Oxygen, heat and fuel, it is only the fuel that burns, the oxygen and heat together cause the fuel to burn.
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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 element is that is necessary for a substance to burn?
This is oxygen. Burning is combination with oxygen.
Why do you burn food in oxygen and not in air?
burning in oxygen ensures complete combustion
If you put a match in pure oxygen will the oxygen burn?
No, the match wil burn... oxigen is a non combustible gas, is supports burning and does not burn by itself
Why charcoal stops burning when it is covered with a glass jar?
Almost anything needs oxygen to burn. When you restrict or shut off the oxygen burning will stop
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 element is that is necessary for a substance to burn?
This is oxygen. Burning is combination with oxygen.
Did chlorine can burn without oxygen?
Burning of all materials involve oxygen.
Why do you burn food in oxygen and not in air?
burning in oxygen ensures complete combustion
If you put a match in pure oxygen will the oxygen burn?
No, the match wil burn... oxigen is a non combustible gas, is supports burning and does not burn by itself
Why does something need oxygen to burn?
Technically hydrogen and helium do not need oxygen to burn, they burn by themselves, otherwise the object that needs burning must have oxygen as a supplimental fuel source.
What is it called to cause a fuel to burn?
Burning is an oxydation - reaction with oxygen.
Why charcoal stops burning when it is covered with a glass jar?
Almost anything needs oxygen to burn. When you restrict or shut off the oxygen burning will stop
How does argon stop things burning at high temptures?
Burning requires contact with oxygen. If the oxygen is replaced by argon, which is inert, things can no longer burn.
Does oxygen come out of a pinecone when you burn it?
No. Burning a pinecone or any other flammable material will consume oxygen.
Is americium able to react with anything to burn?
Burning is a reaction with oxygen, an oxydation; americium can react with oxygen.
What happens if you burn something with not enough oxygen?
When you burn something without enough oxygen for complete burning, you get incomplete burning; for example, instead of getting carbon dioxide as a combustion product, you could get carbon monoxide.
