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It's never been proven (or disproven) that humans can spontaneously combust. There are several cases where SHC has been the first cause of death (most of which were later said to have been caused by a cigarette butt or ember causing the fire). What makes spontaneous combustion so interesting is that the extremities often remain intact. Though the torso and head are charred beyond recognition, the hands, feet and part of the legs may be unburned! Also, the room around the person usually shows very little or no signs of a fire - aside from a greasy residue that is sometimes left on furniture/walls. Not all spontaneous human combustion victims simply burst into flames - some develop strange burns on their body which have no obvious source. And not every person who has caught on fire has died -- a small percentage of people have actually survived what has been called their spontaneous combustion.
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What temperature would plywood combust?
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How many atoms are in combust methane?
Methane - CH4 - has 5 atoms.
What was the purpose of the Miller and Urey experiment?
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What are some verbs for fire?
Burn, Blast, Combust, Heat (To Heat), Cook, Sizzle, Toast, Inflame, etc.Hope That Helped! :) Good Luck!
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Endothermic
Why doesn't a match spontaneously combust?
A match can't spontaneously combust because it need someone or something to strike it. It can't combust on it's own TRC
Does faeces spontaneously combust?
It is not possible.
Can science destroy you?
you can spontaneously combust
Do hummingbirds spontaneously-combust on contact with ketchup?
No.
Does methane spontaneously combust?
No, methane itself does not spontaneously combust. However, in the presence of oxygen and an ignition source, such as a spark, methane can ignite and burn.
What can happen if you drink molded water?
You spontaneously combust. Tell your friends. ***********************
What might happen to frogs if the climate became warmer?
They will all spontaneously combust.
What happens to kids who play the computer for too long?
they become addicted to it
What would go wrong if the valves in the atria didn't work?
you will spontaneously combust and then be raped from the inside
The type of hazardous materials that are unstable by nature and are known to spontaneously combust are called?
organic peroxides
Is hot water bad for you?
It's terrible. Don't touch it. Or drink it. Or look at it. It might spontaneously combust and kill you.
Can a dried house plant combust and start a fire?
Not spontaneously. But, it could easily burn if it is near a heat source, like a candle or a heater.
