2006-09-05 21:16:51 · 29 answers · asked by Anonymous in Science & Mathematics ➔ Earth Sciences & Geology
Helium
2006-09-05 21:29:02 · answer #1 · answered by Laurie V 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
oxygen
Pure Oxygen won't burn on its own. The reason is that Oxygen is trying to take an electron from another element to form a more stable compound, and in the process release energy.
When you have just pure oxygen, there are no other elements that an Oxygen atom can grab an electron from. If you put Carbon in the mix however, the Carbon is willing to give up electrons to form CO, and CO2, and in the process "burn". The more technical description for "burn" is combust
2006-09-06 04:23:04 · answer #2 · answered by simplehoneylove 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If you define burn as oxidising something, then anything that is fully oxidised already will not burn. Such as H2O, CO2, etc.
there are many things that will oxidise without burning with a flame, eg iron when it rusts.
your question is a bit vague.
2006-09-06 08:17:49 · answer #3 · answered by doctor ross 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Steel? I watched a programme about a cremetorium and someone had a steel hip joint, that was the only thing that didnt burn.
2006-09-09 05:21:53 · answer #4 · answered by Bex2k6 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Asbestos
2006-09-06 04:20:23 · answer #5 · answered by poli_b2001 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Oxygen, is the only element.
Burning means oxidising. Oxygen cannot do that.
However, those things that have already been oxidised, cannot oxidise any more. So that is why water can't burn. It is oxidised hydrogen.
2006-09-06 07:24:14 · answer #6 · answered by hi_patia 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Helium
2006-09-06 05:15:40 · answer #7 · answered by uselessadvice 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My bottom did not burn this morning, and I had a curry last night!
2006-09-06 04:26:08 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Space.
2006-09-06 04:19:10 · answer #9 · answered by Rudebox77 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sand but there's other things too like Fire men's protective clothing, metals.
I'm guessing this is a joke.
2006-09-06 04:23:55 · answer #10 · answered by Gypsie 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋