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Originally Posted by Baddad
Hi Baz, 
Oxygen does not burn. It combines with whatever is burning, like hydrogen, carbon or iron. That is to be correct in chemistry terms.
We also use burnt carbon (CO2) to extinguish fires. Carbon is the main ingredient in gunpowder.
Cheers Marty |
Although it was tongue in cheek and I understand that the combination of Hydrogen and Oxygen dramatically changes things, I'll be the first to put my hand up and admit my basic knowledge of chemistry sucks.
Will things burn without oxygen? So far I have been taught that if you starve a fire of oxygen, it will go out.....
Baz.