At high temperatures we see trees combust and turn to ash, but is it possible for the temperature to rise high enough that the bark and all the other parts of a tree would turn to liquid? If not, why not?
2007-12-09 05:58:57 · 5 answers · asked by ancient_egyptian_laser_beams 2 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Chemistry
When trees reach high temperatures they undergo pyrolysis which is a process where the wood breaks down to form gases. As those gases burn you can see the flames.
2007-12-09 08:07:21 · answer #1 · answered by Tim C 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Trees don't melt.
When trees burn down they aren't melting they are burning down.
2007-12-09 14:01:39 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, it's not. The flash point for cellulose is lower than the melting point, so it burns and does not melt.
2007-12-09 14:01:56 · answer #3 · answered by poorcocoboiboi 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
trees can't melt
2007-12-09 14:20:01 · answer #4 · answered by lp342 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
no
2007-12-09 14:05:40 · answer #5 · answered by Simon 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋