WONDER #1437: What Is the Color of Fire?

Question 1 of 3

Which word do scientists use for the process of burning?

  1. explosion
  2. evaporation
  3. combustion
  4. condensation

Question 2 of 3

If part of a flame is burning at 1,000ยบ F, then it is probably a shade of which color?

  1. blue
  2. white
  3. orange
  4. red

Question 3 of 3

If you see a fire with pink flames, the fuel source likely contains which element?

  1. lithium
  2. tungsten
  3. radium
  4. hafnium

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