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Under normal circumstances, no. However, in some cases a different oxidizer may be used in place of oxygen. Substances such as fluorine and potassium nitrate can oxidize materials just as well s elemental oxygen can. Some highly reactive metals such as magnesium and lithium can "steal" oxygen from water or carbon dioxide.
What else can I help you with?
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.
Why does fire not burn in water?
Fire feeds on oxygen, and water does not have much of it.
Does oxygen cause fire to burn more quickly?
yes it does, that's why your always told to keep all doors closed when a fire is inside!
Is pure oxygen explosive?
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.
How can there be fire on Mercury planet?
There can't be. There is no oxygen and nothing to burn.
Why does flame require air to burn?
fire needs oxygen to burn, because fire is a chemical reaction that needs oxygen. the fire triangle is what fire needs to burn and is this- heat, fuel, and oxygen.
True or false fire will not burn without oxygen?
True, fire must have oxygen to burn.
Can a fire burn in a room with no oxygen?
No it can't. You need oxygen to burn for it to work.
How does oxygen distribute fire?
Oxygen does not distribute fire. Fire is a chemical reaction between oxygen and some flammable substance. Fire cannot burn without oxygen, and the more oxygen there is, the hotter and faster a fire will burn. More oxygen also makes it easier for materials to ignite.
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 happens when you remove oxygen from a wood fire?
That is, what they already do. No kind of fire can burn without oxygen!
Can fire burn on mars?
nope, no oxygen.
What does a fire need to burn well?
oxygen
Why do flames burn brighter sometimes when you blow on them?
They get brighter because fire uses oxygen to burn. Fire needs oxygen heat and fuel. Without any of these you will have no fire. So blowing more oxygen into a fire will make it stronger.
What things are needed for fire to burn?
Dry wood, fire, ect, oxygen, and a spark are things that are needed for fire to burn.
Why would firemen be out of a job if there was no oxygen?
A fire needs oxygen to burn.
Why does fire not burn in water?
Fire feeds on oxygen, and water does not have much of it.
