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Discuss at what temperature does clothes catch on fire.

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**Step-by-Step Solution:** 1. **Understanding Combustibility of Materials:** - Clothes, particularly those made from cotton, are combustible materials. This means they can catch fire when exposed to sufficient heat. 2. **Temperature for Decomposition:** - Cotton starts to decompose at approximately 205 degrees Fahrenheit. This is the temperature at which the fibers begin to break down, which can lead to combustion. ...
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  2. Does magnesium burn with a flame? Explain in your own words.

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  3. Explain why how flame is formed.

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  4. Define incomplete and complete combustion.

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  5. Why is magnesium so flammable? Justify your answer.

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  9. Why are gas bottles formed in the shape of a cylinder?

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  10. Why is liquid stored in cylinders rather than boxes like other cargo?

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  11. Discuss what happens when LPG leaks.

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  12. Why is blue fire considered the hottest?

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  13. What is the coldest fire color in a candle flame?

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  16. What are the conditions necessary for combustion to take place ?

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  17. How will you show that air is necessary for combustion ?

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