Eli5: How do things light on fire with a low temperature? 190 viewsApril 27, 2024ChemistryOther Question100.55K April 27, 2024 0 Comments So, if fire is a specific temperature (google says between 2400-2700 degrees fahrenheit) but my oven is only set to 400 degrees, then how do things set on fire? In: Chemistry 1 Answer ActiveNewestOldest Anonymous Posted April 27, 2024 0 Comments The amount of energy you need to get the reaction *started* is not the same as the amount of energy the reaction *releases.* If it were, there would never be such a thing as an explosion. Register or Login
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