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Does fire need oxygen to burn?

Does fire need oxygen to burn?. What is fire?. Fire is the rapid decay of a material in the chemical process of combustion. It releases heat and light. When a material is combusting, fire is created. What is oxygen?. Oxygen is an odorless, colorless gas.

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Does fire need oxygen to burn?

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  1. Does fire need oxygen to burn?

  2. What is fire? • Fire is the rapid decay of a material in the chemical process of combustion. It releases heat and light. • When a material is combusting, fire is created.

  3. What is oxygen? • Oxygen is an odorless, colorless gas. • It is not flammable but it is used to support flames and keep them active. Without oxygen a flame not survive.

  4. What happens when oxygen is introduced to heat and fuel? • The three key ingredients in creating fire is fuel, oxygen and heat. • When oxygen is introduced to heat and fuel a fire is formed because of atoms combining. • Therefore, without all three ingredients (including oxygen) a fire will not form.

  5. Does fire need oxygen to burn? Yes, fire does need oxygen to burn. Without it, the fire cannot be supported and will go out. It is impossible to start a fire without oxygen because the three key ingredients in combustion are oxygen, heat and fuel.

  6. Sources • http://eo.ucar.edu/kids/sky/air1.htm • http://www.energyquest.ca.gov/how_it_works/fire.html

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