Light consists of photons, something tangible consists of atoms, electricity consists of electrons, and fire?
Asker: William, 16 years old
Answer
William,
fire consists of a mixture of atoms, radiation and photons. When you see a fire, you are actually witnessing a chemical reaction. The molecules (various atoms that are attached to each other in a certain structure) of the fuel (always a gas) undergo an (oxidation) reaction with oxygen at that time. As a result, other molecules are formed. This reaction releases both light (photons) and heat (radiation).
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ir. Bart De Schouwer
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