2007-02-14 17:51:27 · 9 answers · asked by alaka 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Physics
A rapid, persistent chemical change that releases heat and light and is accompanied by flame, especially the exothermic oxidation of a combustible substance.
2007-02-14 18:00:22 · answer #1 · answered by selysammi 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
"Fire is a self sustaining oxidation process accompanied by heat and light in the form of a glow or flames. It is commonly used to describe either a fuel in a state of combustion (e.g., a campfire, or a lit fireplace or stove) or a violent, destructive and uncontrolled burning (e.g., in buildings or a wildfire). The discovery of making fire is considered one of the most important elements in the progression of humankind, for it let higher hominids ward off wild animals, cook food, and provide warmth."
2007-02-14 17:59:37 · answer #2 · answered by Sparkling Soda 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
super heated gas
What would be an intersting comparison would be to research the differences and similarities between fire, The Sun, and interstellar gas.
All three are super heated gas, all there give off light waves, etc ....
2007-02-14 18:18:23 · answer #3 · answered by BIGDAWG 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Fire is nothing but a combination of high temperature gases when combustion of a particular material takes place.
2007-02-14 18:09:36 · answer #4 · answered by raju 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
there is a chemical reaction between a gas and asolid
2007-02-15 00:28:05 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm no physics professor, but I think it's considered a plasma.
2007-02-14 17:55:37 · answer #6 · answered by argentum 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
the chemical oxidation of a combustible substance...
2007-02-14 17:56:40 · answer #7 · answered by zdonz 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
IT IS THE COMBINATION OF AIR,GAS AND PAPER MATERIALS
2007-02-16 00:40:26 · answer #8 · answered by abrar17_ali 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't know but it's awesome!
2007-02-14 17:56:00 · answer #9 · answered by Docta Jones 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋