Is fire made up of atoms?

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hard to imagine...

2006-10-07 15:33:47 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Science & Mathematics ➔ Chemistry

Fire is not matter. It is the process of energy being release when combustion occurs.

2006-10-07 15:41:22 · answer #1 · answered by Just_curious 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋

fire is not matter and is not made up of atoms... it is a form of energy - light and heat

2006-10-07 22:41:54 · answer #2 · answered by vesper lynd 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋

No. See the following website:

http://www.stuffo.com/fire1.htm

2006-10-07 22:48:26 · answer #3 · answered by C.C. 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋

Hi. Yes, since it is a gas. The atoms emit light due to temperature.

2006-10-07 22:41:33 · answer #4 · answered by Cirric 7 · 0⤊ 3⤋

2006-10-07 22:40:47 · answer #5 · answered by bradthepilot 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋