2007-05-12 03:51:23 · 20 answers · asked by dreadman 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Chemistry
Yes farts are flammable due to Nitrogen which is the primary gas released. Methane and hydrogen, lesser components, are flammable, and so flatus is susceptible to catching fire. Not all humans produce flatus that contains methane. For example, in one study of the feces of nine adults, only five of the samples contained bacteria capable of producing methane. Similar results are found in samples of gas obtained from within the rectum.
The gas released during a flatus event frequently has a foul odor which mainly results from low molecular weight fatty acids such as butyric acid (rancid butter smell) and reduced sulfur compounds such as hydrogen sulfide (rotten egg smell) and carbonyl sulfide that are the result of protein breakdown. The incidence of odoriferous compounds in flatus increases from herbivores, such as cattle, through omnivores to carnivorous species, such as cats or dogs. Flatulence odor can also be caused by the presence of large numbers of bacteria and/or the presence of feces in the rectum.
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2007-05-12 04:01:04 · answer #1 · answered by The Chaotic Darkness 7 · 4⤊ 2⤋
Are Farts Flammable
2017-01-09 23:17:20 · answer #2 · answered by nurdin 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes they are. However, you should be aware that people get injured igniting flatus. Not only can the flame back up into your colon, but your clothing or other surroundings may catch on fire. Ignition of flatus is a hazardous practice and should only be performed by trained professionals.
Farts burn because they contain methane (sometimes) and hydrogen, both of which are flammable gases. Farts burn with a blue or yellow flame. According to Dr. James L. A. Roth, a blue flame is indicative of the presence of methane in the flatus. Methane producers are an elite group (only 1/3 of the population).
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2007-05-12 04:20:21 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Farts are flammable. Known as the Blue Dart, all one has to do is hold a lighter to their backside and let er rip, producing a blue flame. Farts are Methane gas. Do not try this with a cow unless you plan on welding steel.
2007-05-12 03:57:50 · answer #4 · answered by Christian 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It's the stinky part of farts, sulfur compounds such as hydrogen sulfide, that's highly flammable, as well as methane gas. In sufficient quantities, H2S can kill people, but Mythbusters did a test with this one and showed that we don't fart enough to kill.
2007-05-12 04:05:37 · answer #5 · answered by Scythian1950 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
yep. the ''farts'' contain a flammable gas called methane
2007-05-12 13:23:52 · answer #6 · answered by Dr. Eddie 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Absolutely. I hate to admit this, but a bunch of us bored in the dorms in college gave it a try and it does work. Make sure you wear some shorts...we figured out that soccer shorts work best. You have to get the lighter real close to your butthole. Girls I do apologize because I know this is disgusting, but guys you will laugh until you think you are going to throw up.
2007-05-12 03:57:35 · answer #7 · answered by aslansdaddy 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes. The body produces methane, as part of the digestive process. When you fart, you pass this gas. I've heard of people deliberately lighting it off, but, they usually wind up with a burned butt.
2007-05-12 04:00:21 · answer #8 · answered by Beau R 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes! They are methane gas and they will ignite although I have never had the impulse to test this theory. It may be painful!
2007-05-12 03:58:00 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yeah my friend did it once it was hilarious. Held a lighter to his bum and farted and the flame went HUGE. its amazing.
2007-05-12 03:59:30 · answer #10 · answered by Eileen 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋