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Fire feeds on oxygen, and water does not have much of it.

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When was Fire Water Burn created?

Fire Water Burn was created in 1996.


Why does spraying water on fire take it out?

The fire triangle is fuel (something that will burn), oxygen and heat. If you take away any of the three the fire will go out. Water reduces the temperature and causes the fire to die out. A note here: Water is used on class "A" fires only. A class "A" fire is anything that will leave an ash when burned such as paper, wood or cloth. If you were to try to use water on a class "B" fire (a liquid fuel fire) the water will cause the liquid to spread out rather than cool it and make the fire worse. A class"C" fire is anything electrical and while water may put the fire out you run the risk of electrocution if you use water. There is also a class "D" type of fire that includes metals such as magnesium that will burn. If you put water on burning magnesium such as an airplane wheel the magnesium may explode.


What is the colour of water after it burns?

Can't tell, 'cause water doesn't burn. Water is totally oxidized hydrogen. It is essentially hydrogen "ash". Just as you cannot reignite the ashes from a fire you cannot re-burn water after hydrogen is burned with oxygen to water.


Would fire burn in a vacuum?

A substance would only burn in a vacuum if it contained an oxidizer. There has to be an oxidizer for there to be fire. That doesn't mean that it requires oxygen, just a substance that facilitates the removal of electrons.


What doesn't burn?

Things that don't burn include non-flammable gases like helium and nitrogen, certain metals such as gold and silver, and materials like glass and water.

Related Questions

When was Fire Water Burn created?

Fire Water Burn was created in 1996.


Can fire burn on water?

Yes, fire can burn on water if certain conditions are met, such as using a flammable substance that can float on the water's surface.


Can you burn water?

No, you cannot burn water. Water is a compound made of hydrogen and oxygen, and it does not catch fire.


What did not burn in the great Chicago fire?

The Water Tower building did not burn during the Great Chicago Fire.


Can fire burn on top of water?

Yes, fire can burn on top of water if certain conditions are met, such as using a flammable substance that can float on the water's surface.


Is it possible to burn water?

No, it is not possible to burn water. Water is a compound made up of hydrogen and oxygen, and it cannot catch fire or burn.


Can you actually burn water"?

No, you cannot actually burn water. Water is a compound made up of hydrogen and oxygen, and it cannot catch fire or burn.


What kind of fire burns well in the presence of water?

well the alkali metals catch fire or explode whenever in the presence of water so they burn fairly well oil will also burn on water.


Why does a fire go out when you pour cold water on it?

Fire needs Oxygen gas to burn. The water pushes the Oxygen gas away from the fire, preventing it from burning.


How does one set fire to the rain?

YOU MIX GASOLINE WITH THE WATER and set it on fire it might burn it might not


How can you burn with water and wash with fire?

You can boil the water and then stick your hand in it. For the wash with fire, create your fire, then place a pot of water slightly elevated above the fire and boil the water, then stick your thing in need of cleaning in the pot of boiling water


How can you burn water?

put bateries, wait 40 mins, and light on fire