Would I be correct in saying the only thing you can burn is Vapour and does that include gas
2007-03-14 03:20:15 · 7 answers · asked by alan b 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Chemistry
Any FLAMMABLE substance must be vaporised before it will burn..but only the vapour will ignite. Vapour and gas are the same thing.
2007-03-14 04:58:25 · answer #1 · answered by Norrie 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Vapour is a form of gas, and certain types of gas do burn at certain temperatures.
Now gas is quite a broad term, it could refer to either liquid like gasoline or the proper gases like Hydrogen, Helium, Argon, and yes, including vapors.
2007-03-14 03:27:21 · answer #2 · answered by JRocas 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No it's not correct. Things like gasoline form vapors (evaporate) and burn and can be in both states at room temperature. There are also gases like methane which will burn. The gases can liquify but only at extremely low temperatures and are normally not thought of as liquids.
2007-03-14 03:26:00 · answer #3 · answered by Gene 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
You would be incorrect.
You can burn all three states of matter, solid, liquid and gas.
2007-03-14 03:25:28 · answer #4 · answered by Dr Dave P 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
techically I suppose the answer is YES for both.
Solids must contain the gasses for the item to be able to burn.
2007-03-14 03:31:04 · answer #5 · answered by jupiteress 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Try holding your hand over a candle! I think you'll find you can add that to your list.
2007-03-16 11:50:02 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, you can burn solids (coal/wood) liquid (petrol) and gas.
2007-03-14 03:24:21 · answer #7 · answered by mark 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋