2006-11-22 07:59:48 · 9 answers · asked by Doug 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Physics
the other answers are correct in a limited way.
traditionally, fire was the burning of a element or compound by combining it with oxygen.
however, we live in the 21 st century and "fire" can be many things other than this "oxidation" process.
for example, the "fire" of the sun does NOT involve oxygen. it is a "nuclear fire" that burns by joining atoms together to release energy.
fire is really any process that releases energy in the form of light and heat.
in effect, lightning is a type of "fire" and in fact probably the first observed phenomena by humans that also gave rise to fire on the ground !
there are also certain "chemical fires" that occur when elements such as fluorine and bromine combine with metals to release heat and light.
i hope your question was answered more thoroughly !
thanks :)
2006-11-22 16:25:56 · answer #1 · answered by fullbony 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Fire is a self-sustaining oxidation process accompanied by heat and light in the form of a glow or flames. The word fire when used with an indefinite article is commonly used to describe either a fuel in a state of combustion (such as a campfire or a fire in a fireplace or kitchen stove) or an instance of violent, destructive and uncontrolled burning (such as a wildfire and fires in buildings and vehicles). Since its discovery by humans, fire has been considered one of the most powerful, and important elements in the progression of humankind.
2006-11-22 16:01:00 · answer #2 · answered by DanE 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Fire is an oxidation process that produces heat and light.
A flame is a plasma, basically a cloud of glowing gases - the gases are the result of the combustion process, and they glow because they are so hot so their black body radiation spectrum falls within the visible.
2006-11-22 16:51:41 · answer #3 · answered by Leonardo D 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The result of oxidation producing both heat AND light.
2006-11-22 16:02:09 · answer #4 · answered by wjsst22 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Fire is the thing you burn things in.
If you didn'y know. Fire get burn your house
Are you a 1 year old who can type?
If you knew mathches can make fire. YEAHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!
2006-11-22 16:08:52 · answer #5 · answered by Dimitriy G 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
a state, process, or instance of combustion in which fuel or other material is ignited and combined with oxygen, giving off light, heat, and flame. ( a noun )
2006-11-22 16:02:31 · answer #6 · answered by Nicolette M 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is a zone where fuel and oxydizer are reacting at high temperature.
2006-11-22 16:01:52 · answer #7 · answered by Vincent G 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
fire is plasma
2006-11-22 18:09:55 · answer #8 · answered by last spiritual man 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2006-11-22 16:01:43 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋