0
No. It would be very bad for us if they did, ad out atmosphere is mostly nitrogen and oxygen. Nitrogen will react with oxygen, but only at high temperatures, and the process actually absorbs more energy than it gives out.
Wiki User
∙ 8y ago
Wiki User
∙ 12y agoNo. Fire needs oxygen to burn. Nitrogen is not reactive enough to support a reaction such as combustion.
Wiki User
∙ 11y agoYes, nitrogen can burn (combust with oxygen) to release heat energy & form other compounds (nitrogen dioxide, nitrogen oxide, etc)
Wiki User
∙ 14y agoNitrogen can and does oxidize to form various oxides of nitrogen. However, it doesn't "burn" in the same way that, say, carbon or hydrogen do.
Wiki User
∙ 12y agoNo, because nitrogen is an inert gas, so it will not react with oxygen. that why nitrogen should not catch fire
Wiki User
∙ 9y agoNo. Nitrogen is fairly unreactive. It does not participate in combustion. It is oxygen that supports combustion.
Wiki User
∙ 6y agoThis is not true. It is oxygen in the air which is needed. Burning is a chemical reaction in which the fuel reacts with oxygen.
Wiki User
∙ 15y agono
Add your answer:
Earn +20 pts
Can hot dry air cause wood to catch fire?
yes it will catch fire if air is too hot.
Can your house catch fire by lightning?
Yes, it is possible for a house fire to be started by a lightning strike.
What are the adaptations for a bladderwort?
Bladderwort is an insectivorous plant adapted to catch insects for its partial requirement of nitrogen.
Why might valuable documents be stored in pure nitrogen instead of in air?
Air contains Oxygen, which is a necessary ingredient for fire. Nitrogen forces Oxygen away, thus preventing fire. Lack of oxygen will also slow down other forms of oxidation, reducing the yellowing of the paper.
Can you catch ammonia from a person?
You can't catch ammonia. You can catch pneumonia. Ammonia: a pungent colorless gaseous alkaline compound of nitrogen and hydrogen NH3 that is very soluble in water and can easily be condensed to a liquid by cold and pressure . Only a fish, or fish-like creature can catch it, so don't worry.. unless you have gills!
Is nitrogen in fire extinguishers?
Nitrogen can be used in fire extinguishers as gas propellant.
Is nitrogen fire extinguisher?
Nitrogen can be used in fire extinguishers as gas propellant.
Do erasers catch on fire or melt?
An eraser Will catch on fire
Difference between catch fire and catch ON fire?
Catch fire is a fictional term used in anime, and anime movies. Catch Fire means to catch fire, for example, you would catch a ball. Catching ON fire is lighting yourself on fire, or something else lighting you on fire. Big difference.
Why do you catch on fire?
If a bomb explodes on fire you can catch on fire by a bomd
Why do marshmallows catch on fire?
the sugar in the marshmellows can catch fire
Can farts catch fire?
Farts can catch on fire
Can a baseball catch on fire?
It can be burnt, but not catch on fire.
Why nitrogen does not support fire?
Nitrogen does not support fire because it is considered a non-flammable substance. Liquid nitrogen prevents fire from spreading because it inhibits fuel and oxygen from burning.
Can you fart and go on fire?
Your farts can catch fire, but impossible for the( farter) catch fire.
Does Malibu rum catch on fire?
It can. All alcohol can catch fire.
What are the bad points of a fire arrow?
The arrow could catch on fire then you could catch on fire
