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Because it takes some time for the burner to light, and in this time, paper would burn down and away from the gas at the top of the barrel. A splint will only smoulder near the barrel, for more than long enough.
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∙ 14y ago
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∙ 15y agoIt depends. If you burn it, it doesn't go to the land fill but it does pollute the air. It might not be bad to throw away the trash if you know the ladfills in your area uses trash gas (methane) to burn, boil water and make energy.
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∙ 10y agoFirst of all, you don't have to, there's plenty of other stuff that can be used instead.
But in order to get a fire going, you want to start with something that'll catch fire easily, yet burn long enough to get the logs, or the bigger pieces of fuel to light over.
And paper just fits that bill.
It'll light easily enough, yet keep burning long enough to get some bigger pieces to catch fire.
And it's easy to handle, as opposed to combustible liquids you can't spill it and it's not toxic.
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∙ 16y agoBecause it causes air pollution and also uses up the resources of our trees.
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Why does not acids burn litmus paper?
Actually, some acids do burn litmus paper. Hydrochloric acid, for example, can burn paper, but the litmus on litmus paper shields the paper from the acid. Sulfuric acid, however, has dehydration properties, and would suck the water right out from the paper, charring it instantly.
What is a chemical property of paper?
Combustible (able to burn)
How can you measure heat content?
Light the paper & burn
5 Chemical changes in your daily life?
bathing time the soap melts when we burn paper when we cook when we burn wood when we burn food
Wrap a thin paper strip tightly around an iron rod . try to burn the paper with candle while rotating the iron rod continuously . does it burn .explain your observation?
If you introduce the rod with the round strips into the flame of a candle, the paper will not catch fire. The fire will lick the paper but not burn down until the iron rod becomes hot. This is because iron rod just like any other metal is a good conductor of heat, it leads away the heat obtained by paper from the candle flames. Replace the iron rod by a wooden stick and paper will burn because wood is a poor conductor of heat. With copper rod the experiment is more successful.
Can you burn Paper Towels?
yes u can burn paper towels you can use a lighter.
How do you remove fingerprints from paper?
Burn the paper.
Why don't paper clips burn?
Paper clips will burn given a high enough temperature.
Does wax paper burn?
Wax paper can burn so it is best not to use it in the oven. A great alternative to wax paper is parchment paper. It will not burn in the oven.
Does a 200mw green laser burn paper?
YES...can burn paper, matches, and instantly pop balloons
Why doesn't the paper cup burn?
Because it is paper
Why does not acids burn litmus paper?
Actually, some acids do burn litmus paper. Hydrochloric acid, for example, can burn paper, but the litmus on litmus paper shields the paper from the acid. Sulfuric acid, however, has dehydration properties, and would suck the water right out from the paper, charring it instantly.
How does tissue paper burn?
Tissue paper burns really fast
Which paper burns faster newspaper notebook paper or toilet paper?
Toilet paper will burn faster than newspaper or notebook paper because it is thinner and less dense. Additionally, toilet paper is designed to break down quickly when exposed to moisture, making it easier to ignite and burn.
Can paper mache break?
Yes paper mache can burn.
Will paper burn?
Yes - at 451oF
Where can someone legally burn paper?
On their own property. To burn paper in a local place, you must have licensing from the government or local council
