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Key Stage 2
Meaning
Burning is a chemical reaction that happens when something catches fire.
About Burning
- Materials can only burn if there is enough air.
- Substances cannot burn underwater or in empty space.
- Anything that burns is called a fuel.
Examples
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| A solid fuel burning. | A liquid fuel burning. | A gas fuel burning. |
Note to Teachers
Students often don't recognise the difference between heating and burning. When asked what happens to a substance when it is heated they will say 'burn' when melting would be a more appropriate response. Students also do not always recognise the necessity of oxygen (or at least air) when things burn.