How can you tell if an element is flammable?

Answer 1

Hydrogen is the only combustible element, other elements, need an interaction with "something else" other than its self to be combustible.

Therefore Hydrogen is the only "fuel". Fuel such as gasoline have bonds to Hydrogen that bulk it up, slow it down, and generally make Hydrogen dense.

Answer 2

An element is flammable if it can ignite and burn in the presence of oxygen. This property is determined by the element's chemical structure and reactivity. Testing the element in a controlled setting for its flammability characteristics can confirm if it is flammable.

Answer 3

No specific element makes anything flammable, as many elements can result in fire or an explosion; many can be safe when used one way and dangerous in another.

The only element necessary for a flammable object to ignite is oxygen.

Answer 4

All alkali metals (group I) will all explode (catch fire) when they come into contact with water. The explosivity of the metals increases down the group all the way to francium. No alkali metal is found as a free element; they are too reactive. If samples are extracted, they are usually stored in kerosene to prevent them from reacting with the vapor in the air.

Answer 5

Carbon, nitrogen and hydrogen are flammable elements in the Periodic Table.

Phosphorus is also very flammable. You find phosphorus on the head of a match.

Answer 6

Hydrogen, Sulfur, Oxygen, Phosphorus, Carbon, Boron, Neon, Sodium, Magnesium, and a few others I can't quite put my finger on. d(^_^)b

Answer 7

Hydrogen. See the Hindenburg disaster for an example.

Answer 8

Hydrogen is the most flammable out of all in the universe

Answer 9

Put a match to it.

Answer 10

Hydrogen