Even though fire grows and uses oxygen, it is not considered a life form because it is missing some key elements. Fire has neither DNA or RNA, and it doesn't contain any cells. Fire also lacks metabolism and the ability to reproduce.
Fire grows when oxygen (air) gets blown onto it.
fire is considered alive because it needs oxygen to burn. flowers are alive because it needs heat for energy to create more cells, CO2 because they need it to produce necessary sugars. and it grows... of course
A fire grows when fed and dies when watered.
When fire ignites near combustible materials, it grows by consuming the available fuel and oxygen in its environment. As the flames spread, they release heat, which preheats nearby combustibles and helps the fire to grow. If the fire is not controlled, it can continue to spread, causing more damage and consuming more resources.
All fire needs to continue burning is oxygen and fuel
Water will subside fire because the oxygen in it is bonded to hydrogen and cannot burn. However, you should not put water on a gas fire or other burning liquid because it will only spread the liquid and the fire.
No. Oxygen itself is not flammable, but it is necessary for fire. Fire is a chemical reaction between oxygen and a flammable substance. Fire is possible on Earth because ordinary air is 21% oxygen. Pure oxygen is considered a fire hazard because higher concentrations of oxygen will make it easier for a fire to ignite and will allow it to burn hotter and faster than normal.
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Fire is a very simple term. Contrary to what people tell you, although it is NOT a living thing, it does grow and develop. Fire needs three things to burn: Fuel (like wood, paper, oil, etc), Heat, and Oxygen. Take away one of those things and the fire will be put out. But if you add those things or the level remains the same, the fire may grow larger and hotter, and it will be harder to put out. As the fire develops (there are three stages to a fire burning but we don't need to get in to those), more and more fuel and oxygen will be taken until there is nothing left.
In order for a fire to occur, the oxygen concentration needs to be at least 16%. The ideal range for combustion is between 16% and 21% oxygen in the air. Below 16%, the environment is considered oxygen-deficient, making it difficult for fires to ignite or sustain combustion.
In biology there are 8 characteristics a thing needs to have in order to be considered a living thing. Breathing isn't even one of these characteristics. They are as follows: 1. Ability to reproduce 2. Made of cells 3. Homeostasis 4. Responds to the enviornment 5. Can evolve 6. Grow and develop 7. Obtain and use materials and energy 8. Have a genetic code
No, nitrogen does not support combustion and is not needed for a fire. In fact, nitrogen is commonly used as an extinguishing agent in fire suppression systems because it helps to displace oxygen, which is a necessary component for combustion to occur.