How Do Atoms Generate Flames in Combustion?

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Atoms generate flames through a combustion process where a fuel reacts with oxygen, resulting in an oxidation reaction that releases heat. This heat excites the atoms and molecules, causing them to emit light and produce a visible flame. The discussion clarifies that flames are not composed of photons but rather consist of hot gases resulting from these chemical reactions. Understanding this process is essential for grasping the fundamentals of combustion and flame behavior.

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..l am not talking about the color of flame... another thing some body says to me...that the flame is made form very hot photons. ..we know exciting atoms produce light ultraviolet gamma and infrared. ...but how atom produce flame...like an example a flammable gas.
 
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Whoever told you that a flame is made of very hot photons... Either they don't know what they're talking about and you should stop listening to them or you misunderstood what they were saying.

A flame is a cloud of very hot gas, so hot that it glows. Like any gas, it's made of atoms and molecules bouncing around. The heat comes from the chemical reactions involved in the combustion process.
 
can you explain. how does atom produce fire or flame more specifically. ...
 
What Nugatory said. Fire is usually an oxidation process eg a fuel is reacted with oxygen in the air. The chemical reaction releases heat which makes the products of the reaction hot.
 
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