prove, air is necessary for burning?

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prove, air is necessary for burning?

2007-05-29 07:22:41 · 4 answers · asked by shardil_25 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Earth Sciences & Geology

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It isn't. But for burning in the usual sense, oxygen is, and is usually obtained from air. But you can burn something quite nicely using oxygen from some other source.

2007-05-29 07:41:22 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋

Oxygen is part of the fuel consumed when something burns, which is a chemical reaction. Want proof? Try to light a match in space.

2007-05-29 07:26:37 · answer #2 · answered by Pfo 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋

Light a candle. Hold a cup over it while it burns all the oxygen. Watch it go out.

2007-05-29 07:26:40 · answer #3 · answered by Gene 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋

Try burning without air.
Try lighting a lighter or match withour air.
Doesn't get very far does it.

2007-05-29 10:11:35 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋