6 min

How Do Things Burn? The Science of Fire Spectacular Science

    • Education for Kids

When a match, candle, or even campfire burns, what happens to it? Fire is dangerous, but when regulated, is very important to humans! We use it to cook our food, keep us warm, or give us light. In this episode, I will answer the question, what happens when something burns, and go into the science of combustion.

Here is an article! It is called “What is the Fire Triangle?” (https://spectacularsci.com/2024/02/what-is-the-fire-triangle/)

Here is an activity! It is called “Draw a Fire Triangle!” (https://spectacularsci.com/2024/02/draw-a-fire-triangle-activity/)

Do you have science questions that you want answered on an episode? Grab an adult and head over to https://spectacularsci.com/contact!

I have been uploading video podcasts on YouTube! Head over to https://youtube.com/@SpectacularScience to learn more!

Also, try out the Spectacular Science Fun Fact Generator, where you will discover new and interesting science facts in the click of a button! Head over to https://facts.spectacularsci.com to check it out!

When a match, candle, or even campfire burns, what happens to it? Fire is dangerous, but when regulated, is very important to humans! We use it to cook our food, keep us warm, or give us light. In this episode, I will answer the question, what happens when something burns, and go into the science of combustion.

Here is an article! It is called “What is the Fire Triangle?” (https://spectacularsci.com/2024/02/what-is-the-fire-triangle/)

Here is an activity! It is called “Draw a Fire Triangle!” (https://spectacularsci.com/2024/02/draw-a-fire-triangle-activity/)

Do you have science questions that you want answered on an episode? Grab an adult and head over to https://spectacularsci.com/contact!

I have been uploading video podcasts on YouTube! Head over to https://youtube.com/@SpectacularScience to learn more!

Also, try out the Spectacular Science Fun Fact Generator, where you will discover new and interesting science facts in the click of a button! Head over to https://facts.spectacularsci.com to check it out!

6 min