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In very simple terms, what we generally know as fire is the result of carbon atoms (in say, wood or a fossil fuel) bonding with oxygen. When atoms bond together (as in carbon with oxygen) energy is released. In the case of combustion (fire), it is released in the form of photons (electromagnetic radiation) of certain wavelengths. These wavelengths include visible light (that we obviously see) and infrared, that we feel as heat.
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Is fire heat energy?
Not quite. Heat is a result of combustion, but fire is actually chemical energy.
How much heat does fire have?
Fire, all fire, every fire consists of 3 things: Heat, Fuel & Oxygen. When all 3 are together in the right mix you have fire, if one or more elements is not sufficient then you cannot have fire. You therefore need as much heat as necessary along with the fuel & oxygen to maintain the fire. The specific answer is that the balance of the 3 must be correct. Quantifying that, however, is a different matter.
How would you remove heat from a fire?
the fire would stop
What is produced after a fire?
Fire releases heat and carbon dioxide. The carbon depends on how the fire is burnt. Unburnt hydrocarbons are released if fire is not complete.
What is a heat detector?
A heat detector is connected to a fire alarm system. It is designed to respond when the heat sensitive element has increased temperature due to a fire.
What is the triangle of fire?
The triangle of fire is a graphical representation of the three elements needed for a fire: heat, fuel, and oxygen.See the related links, below,for an illustrated explanation of the fire triangle.The fire triangle is made up of oxygen, fuel and heat.
Is a lot of heat fire?
no, a lot of heat is not fire because for an example if there was a really hot day that does not mean theres is going to be a fire or it is a fire
What has to do with heat?
Fire.
Is fire heat energy?
Not quite. Heat is a result of combustion, but fire is actually chemical energy.
What are some ways to heat a room with a fire?
Contained, or wild fire there is going to be a lot of heat .
How much heat does fire have?
Fire, all fire, every fire consists of 3 things: Heat, Fuel & Oxygen. When all 3 are together in the right mix you have fire, if one or more elements is not sufficient then you cannot have fire. You therefore need as much heat as necessary along with the fuel & oxygen to maintain the fire. The specific answer is that the balance of the 3 must be correct. Quantifying that, however, is a different matter.
Why the fire is hot?
fire is the effect of excessive heat. So naturally where sufficient amount of heat & fuel & oxygen is available then a chemical reaction takes place causing heat , that is called fire .So the fire is hot.
Change heat to fire only changing one letter at a time?
feat feae fiae fire
What are the three points of a fire triangle?
The three elements of the fire triangle that must be present are Heat, Oxygen, and Fuel. This has recently been changed though from the fire triangle to the fire tetrahedron. This includes Heat, Oxygen, and Fuel as well. But, it also contains a fourth, chemical reaction.
What Chemical change that produces light and heat?
steel wool burns in oxegen and produces heat and light
Is heat a renewable source of energy?
heat coming from where? heat from a fire isnt, heat from the sun is.
Why does evaporation cool a fire down?
Because evaporation removes the heat in the air. Heat is one of the fuels that fire needs to burn. Therefore, when the heat is gone, the fire is put out!
