What happens at the atomic level when fire ignites?

[rhenretta]

Does anyone know a good resource that describes the physics of fire (not the album)? I understand the chemistry of it, breaking apart of hydrocarbons, and combining them with oxygen, but I have been trying to figure out what is actually happening on the atomic level. What is an "ignition source" and why oxygen is so critical to the process.

 

[DaleSwanson]

This could help, not sure if it's really what you are looking for though.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ITpDrdtGAmo"

 

[rhenretta]

Exactly what I wanted, and being Feynman is all the better. Thanks