Why Do Flames Contain Electrons and Ions?

[steve oliver]

why would a flame contain electrons and ions??

 

[Dr. Courtney]

Combustion is a breaking of bonds and a re-arranging of atoms and moleules into lower energy bond states.

Ions and electrons are intermediate steps in that process.

 

[Drakkith]

The high temperature of the flame will partially ionize a small percentage of the molecules, giving you free electrons and ions.

 

[steve oliver]

thank you