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Fires can burn different things such as wood, paper, gasoline, and hydrogen gas. These are what we call combustible or inflammable materials.

Fires cannot burn things like sand, fiberglass, asbestos, rust, and carbon dioxide gas. These are what we call inert or fireproof materials.

Don't confuse melting with burning. If a flame is hot enough, it can usually melt, vaporize, or even destroy fireproof materials.

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Does fire need carbon dioxide to burn?

No. Fire need fuel, oxygen, and heat to burn. Carbon dioxide is a product of most fires and can actually be used to put fires out.


Can oxygen catch on fire?

No, oxygen itself does not burn, but it supports combustion. This means that it helps other materials burn when it is present in sufficient amounts. Oxygen enables fires to ignite and sustain themselves by providing the necessary conditions for combustion. If there is sufficient fuel and an ignition source, oxygen can cause a fire to burn more fiercely.


Why would carbon dioxide not put out a magnesium fire?

This is because once the magnesium starts to burn, the uninhibited chemical reaction dominates the fire's need for oxygen (carbon dioxide usually puts fires out by displacing oxygen). The magnesium will continue to burn until there is nothing left to burn.


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What gas is used up when substances burn?

Oxygen is the gas that is used up when substances burn. The reaction between the substance and oxygen produces heat and light energy.