Conquer Club

Let us discuss the nature and various colors of a flame.

Flame testing is am important part of basic ion detection.

The1exile wrote:Flame testing is am important part of basic ion detection.

Please, elaborate.

What is the difference between a fire and a flame?

Fire is a noun defined as the "state, process, or instance of combustion in which fuel or other material is ignited and combined with oxygen, giving off light, heat, and flame. "

Flame is "burning gas or vapor, as from wood or coal, that is undergoing combustion; a portion of ignited gas or vapor. "

Martin Ronne wrote:

The1exile wrote:Flame testing is am important part of basic ion detection.

Please, elaborate.

Oh, this is just basic chemistry really. You know, sodium burns brick red, potassium burns purple, etc.

The1exile wrote:

Martin Ronne wrote:

The1exile wrote:Flame testing is am important part of basic ion detection.

Please, elaborate.

Oh, this is just basic chemistry really. You know, sodium burns brick red, potassium burns purple, etc.

Oh yes, I see what you are saying.

An interesting trick I learned: Take a garden hose an stick it in a copper pipe with holes drilled into it and one end closed, then stick that in the fire. The copper burns green, and the garden hose gives off a bunch of different colors, including purple, (I suppose that's the potassium). The best part, is that that the hose doesn't burn, and you can use it over and over again.

f*ck YOU!

*reads first post*

Flames change color based on the heat and chemical that is being burned. Actually, this is how they make fireworks.

(1) Carbonizing (2) Reduction (3) Oxidizing (4) Neutral

Can we also discuss toast here?

I don't usually make toast with flames.

The1exile wrote:I don't usually make toast with flames.

It makes for interesting times.

According to Metallica - The brightest flame burns quickest!

oVo wrote:(1) Carbonizing (2) Reduction (3) Oxidizing (4) Neutral

Can we also discuss toast here?

I suppose we could, as long as it's toast made over an open flame.

F*** off asshole.........................

( looks at first post )

damn thought this was flame wars although the scientific formula of putta gas and hydrogen to make the flamethrower is AWESOME

HAHA

Yes, haha.



Anyways, does anyone have the answer as to why a flame takes the shape that it does.