No, if the water is too hot, it can kill the yeast. The water needs to be between 90 and 110 degrees (F.)
Might be old or the water is too cold to activate it or too hot and killed it.
Very hot liquids will kill off the yeast. Only use slightly warm water to activate the yeast.
Warm, not hot, water will activate yeast causing them to produce carbon dioxide which causes breads to rise
yeast is an indicator of sugar. it blows up (puffs up) when it is both put in hot water
The heat provides energy for the enzymes in the yeast to work. If the water is to hot however, the enzymes will be denatured, and the yeast will not grow.
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Yeast will produce gas if sugar, water, and warmth are available as long as the yeast is still alive. If it is too old or has been too hot and the yeast has died it won't create the gas.
Yeast can be killed with heat, that is why you use warm water to start it, not hot.
It's not clear in what context this question is asked, but hot water can kill yeast.
In most bread, roll and pastry recipes, the yeast has to be "proofed", which means dissolving in warm water (110 degrees), with sugar to activate (or proof) the yeast. If the yeast begins to foam up and increase in size, then it is still good. If it doesn't, then the yeast is either too old, or the water was too hot or not warm enough. If the water is too hot, it kills the yeast, and if it's too cold, it won't dissolve and activate the yeast. You can get yeast granules in individual packets, in cake form, and granules in a jar. While you can use which ever type you prefer, it's usually best to use the kind the recipe calls for, at least until you are more familiar with the different forms of yeast, and how to use them. I prefer the kind in a jar, because I it gives me more control over how much I want to use, whereas the other types don't. The most common way to proof yeast is to put the desired amount in a bowl (I warm the bowl with hot water first), then add 1/4 cup very warm water, then sprinkle about a teaspoon of sugar on top. You can stir it if you want, but it isn't necessary. The yeast should be fully proofed in about 10 minutes, and ready to add to your recipe.
Yeast is a living organism and must have a warm environment to grow. If it's too cool it doesn't make the bubbles you need to make the baked goods rise.
Yeast needs an appropriate temperature, water, and sugar to be active. If it does not have those three things, it will be inactive.