What is ignition temperature ?

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Nitrogen supports combustion.

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It is difficult to burn a heap of green leaves but dry leaves catch fire easily. Explain. 

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What are fuels? Name any two common fuels.

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Blisters and ulcers occur in the case of _____.

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What are the conditions necessary for combustion to take place?

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Explain why, when a burning candle is covered with an inverted gas jar, the candle gets extinguished after some time.

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List conditions under which combustion can take place.

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Why do you have to use paper or kerosene oil to start fire in wood or coal?

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Why does a goldsmith blow air into the kerosene lamp flame with a blow-pipe?

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If you see a person whose clothes are on fire, how will you extinguish the fire? Give reason for your answer.

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_____ is the technique to put out a fire on our clothes. (Give proper indentation) [Stop, drop and roll/ Run and jump in water]

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What are non-combustible Substances? Name three non-combustible substances.

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Can the process of rusting be called combustion? Give reason for your answer.

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The temperature of the substance should be lowered below the _____ temperature. (room / kindling)

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Name two substances having low ignition temperatures and two having high ignition temperatures.

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What are combustible substances? Name three combustible substances.

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Which one is a supporter of combustion?

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Can you burn a piece of wood by burning a lighted matchstick near it? Explain.

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How will you show that air is necessary for combustion?

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Define ignition temperature of a substance.