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Liquid nitrogen, which is very cold, is often used to freeze warts and skin cancers quickly so that they can be safely removed from the skin. This process is sometimes loosely called "burning off" the skin blemishes so treated, but it is not burning in the chemical sense. Any other cold liquid that does not adversely react with skin could be used as well, but liquid nitrogen is usually cheaper than any other available liquid. The chemical properties of nitrogen, other than non-reactivity, have nothing to do with this use of the element.

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Does nitrogen burn in oxygen?

No, nitrogen does not burn in oxygen. Nitrogen is inert and does not react with oxygen under normal conditions.


Does ammonia burn in nitrogen?

No


Will dry ice burn off warts?

I am not sure, but I suggest not using dry ice because it will give you a 2nd degree burn(some type of burn). That is why people wear gloves to pick it up, so that they don't get burned. If you do try, don't say I didn't answer Dry ice will stick to your skin. Instead, you can try liquid nitrogen which is basically the same thing, except safer. If you don't know where to find it, just go to a local pharmacy and ask for it. If your warts are really bad, you may need to go to a dermatologist.


Is this true without nitrogen in the air a fire will not burn?

While nitrogen is a non-combustible gas that can be used to extinguish fires, it is not entirely accurate to say that without nitrogen in the air, a fire will not burn. Fires require oxygen to burn, and while nitrogen dilutes the oxygen concentration in the air and can help suppress fires, it is not the absence of nitrogen that prevents fires from burning.


Why does nitrogen burn magnesium?

Nitrogen does not burn magnesium. In order for magnesium to burn, it requires oxygen as the oxidizing agent. When magnesium reacts with oxygen in the air, it produces magnesium oxide and releases a considerable amount of heat and light.


If nitrogen is in the air will a fire not burn?

Nitrogen itself is not a flammable gas, so it will not support combustion. However, oxygen is necessary for a fire to burn, and air is composed mostly of nitrogen and oxygen. Removing oxygen, by displacing it with nitrogen, can help extinguish a fire.


What do you do if you have pimples and warts during puberty?

The reason why you get pimples and warts is because you sweat more during puberty.For pimple skin care you can go to the drug store or grocerey store and they will have a section with skin care products.For warts they should have special band-aids or cream to apply to the wart.it works like magic. Actually, warts are caused by a type of virus; the quickest way to get rid of them is to see a doctor who can freeze them off with liquid nitrogen or burn them off with a sort of modified arc welder (less painful than it sounds, but if they do it on your feet, you will probably be limping for a week or two).


What temperature does nitrogen gas burn?

Nitrogen burns to form Nitrogen Dioxide at about 2200F. It is an exothermic reaction, meaning it will produce heat sufficient to sustain itself if the heat is confined, for example in an internal combustion engine.


What is the only element that burns in nitrogen?

Lithium is the only element that can burn in nitrogen. When lithium reacts with nitrogen, it forms lithium nitride.


What wont burn?

Objects that won't burn include: metal, asphalt,nitrogen,argon,helium, etc.


What happens when you burn nitrogen?

When nitrogen is burned, it reacts with oxygen in the air to form nitrogen oxides. This process releases a significant amount of energy in the form of heat and light. The resulting nitrogen oxides can contribute to air pollution and have harmful effects on the environment and human health.


If you pump nitrogen into a room then burn a candle would it burst?

no

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