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The "burning" inside a star is not fire as we are familiar with it, which is called combustion. Stars are powered by nuclear fusion. Combustion is a chemical process by which oxygen combines with other substances to make new molecules. In nuclear fusion, hydrogen atoms fuse with each other to form helium. This process produces millions of times more energy than combustion does.
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Do different types of stars burn different fuel?
Yes, young stars burn Hydrogen and produce Helium. As they age, they often turn into red giants, and at that time they burn the Helium, making Oxygen and Carbon. Very large stars can even burn the Oxygen and Carbon, making even heaver elements, such as Iron.
Do shooting stars collide with other stars?
Shooting stars are not stars. They are bits of dirt and dust that burn up in our atmosphere. As they fly through our atmosphere they briefly look stars, which is how the names shooting or falling stars have come about, but they are not stars. Were such a piece of dirt to head toward a star, it would burn up long before it got anywhere close to it, so it could not hit it. A shooting star is usually what most call meteors and burn up in earths atmosphere giving the appearance of a falling star.
How does rocket fuel burn in space without oxygen?
The rocket carries its own supply of oxygen with which to burn the fuel.
How do some stars become shooting stars?
Shooting stars are not stars. They are bits of dirt and dust that burn up in our atmosphere, briefly making them look like stars. Most of that is debris is from comets or others bits of dirt in space, but they are not stars and were not stars. So stars do not become shooting stars.
How were shooting stars made?
meteors fall into the atmosphere. while they fall, they burn up and present you with the glowing falling object you see
What happens when coal is burn without oxygen?
Coal cannot burn without oxygen.
Does sodium nitrate burn in an oxygen free atmosphere?
Sodium nitrate itself does not burn. It is an oxidizer. It can be used in place of oxygen to burn materials.
The reason why matches wont work on the moon has so many craters is the same What is this reason?
There is no atmosphere. Without oxygen matches will not burn. The atmosphere also causes space debris to burn up before it reaches earth.
Why does sulfur burn more rapidly in oxygen than in air?
Well, oxygen supports burning. Fire needs fuel, oxygen and a spark or another source of ignition. So the more oxygen there is, the faster your substance will burn! There is 21% oxygen in air, and when you have an atmosphere of oxygen, it can go to quite high concentrations. So sulphur will burn in an atmosphere which has a higher oxygen content.
True or false fire will not burn without oxygen?
True, fire must have oxygen to burn.
What is a type of motor that burns fuel without air?
A rocket motor (rocket engine) does not need air from the atmosphere. It carries the oxidant (source of oxygen) as well as the fuel.
When fossil fuels burn do they produce oxygen?
No, the flame needs the oxygen to burn. Without oxygen, the flame would go out.
What can burn in an oxygen free atmosphere?
Many things. Titanium burns well in both oxygen and nitrogen.
Do different types of stars burn different fuel?
Yes, young stars burn Hydrogen and produce Helium. As they age, they often turn into red giants, and at that time they burn the Helium, making Oxygen and Carbon. Very large stars can even burn the Oxygen and Carbon, making even heaver elements, such as Iron.
Can a candle burn on the moon?
No, a candle can't burn on the moon if it's not in some kind of atmosphere containing oxygen. The moon really doesn't have any atmosphere, and that means no oxygen to support combustion of any kind.
Do shooting stars collide with other stars?
Shooting stars are not stars. They are bits of dirt and dust that burn up in our atmosphere. As they fly through our atmosphere they briefly look stars, which is how the names shooting or falling stars have come about, but they are not stars. Were such a piece of dirt to head toward a star, it would burn up long before it got anywhere close to it, so it could not hit it. A shooting star is usually what most call meteors and burn up in earths atmosphere giving the appearance of a falling star.
Does a match work on the moon?
no. there is no atmosphere on the moon and fire needs oxygen to burn.
