2007-04-06 07:39:28 · 4 answers · asked by JASA34 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Physics
Because the chemical reaction turning the burned stuff (like CH2O or similar) and oxygen (O2) into carbon dioxide (CO2) and water (H2O) releases lots of heat. The energy was put into the chemical bonds in the first place by plants, who got the energy from the sun, which generated it via nuclear fusion.
2007-04-06 07:45:36 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
Caused by the oxidation of a material and can be very hot.
2007-04-06 10:07:50 · answer #2 · answered by JOHNNIE B 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Dude, fire is cold stick your hand in it and you'll see
2007-04-06 07:47:53 · answer #3 · answered by 313 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
p-shaw fire is cold. stick your hand in a flame and see... only kidding , dont try this at home kids.
2007-04-06 07:46:27 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋