Fire

The fire triangle consists of heat, fuel, and oxygen. This topic is part of Chemistry within Science & Nature. This page currently draws on 6 supporting questions, with answers and bonus facts available below.

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Fire needs heat, fuel, and what third component in the fire triangle?

Answer: Oxygen

Bonus fact: The fire triangle consists of heat, fuel, and oxygen.

What process causes a substance to burn by reacting rapidly with oxygen?

Answer: Combustion

Bonus fact: Combustion is a rapid oxidation reaction that releases heat and often light.

What is the minimum temperature at which a material can ignite and sustain combustion called?

Answer: Ignition temperature

Bonus fact: A substance must reach its ignition temperature for sustained burning to begin.

In European legends, dragons are often depicted as large reptiles that can breathe what?

Answer: Fire

Bonus fact: Fire-breathing dragons are a common feature of European folklore and fantasy.

A fireplace is designed to contain what inside a building?

Answer: Fire

Bonus fact: Traditional fireplaces provide a controlled place for indoor fires.

A flame is the visible, hot gaseous part of what process?

Answer: Fire

Bonus fact: Flames contain hot gases and often glowing particles produced during combustion.

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