2006-07-02 12:32:39 · 7 answers · asked by christine2550@sbcglobal.net 2 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Other - Science
How can you argue with this!
2006-07-02 13:28:03 · update #1
NO, it is the O2. maximum oxidizing is fast burning.
2006-07-02 15:58:44 · answer #1 · answered by Emee 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's the catalyst that counts. O2, the fuel, or the object being burned all have to do with how fast something burns. Although, the more oxygen there is, the hotter something burns, so yes, in a sense.
2006-07-02 19:39:53 · answer #2 · answered by ? 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Burning is a chemical reaction, so it depends on temperature and fuel source, usually a carborn source and oxygen. At a camp fire you'll see that if you blow on the fire it speeds up b/c of the increased oxygen in the system. Also if you threw a log into a 1000C steel forge it will also burn quickly.
2006-07-02 19:38:07 · answer #3 · answered by Chemist 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
the temperature is one factor of the speed at which a given item burns, however it also depends the combustibility of the item. for instance, (if burned at the same temperature) you burn some wood, and an equal amount of straw, the straw will burn faster because it has a higher combustibility.
2006-07-02 20:37:19 · answer #4 · answered by swordabc123 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well the hotter the temp the faster something will burn. The temp will depend on the oxygen level and the accelerate. The hotter the flame the bluer it will look.
2006-07-02 19:37:49 · answer #5 · answered by man4rhodes 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The temperature gradient. Once the temperatures equalize between the heat source and the interior of your steak you have charred barbecue.
2006-07-02 19:41:37 · answer #6 · answered by willberb 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think it's mostly based on the oxygen supply. If there's a steady supply of oxygen, it'll produce a larger flame and combust at a faster rate.
2006-07-02 19:36:00 · answer #7 · answered by :) 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋