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What is the boiling point defined as?

The temperature at which a liquid begins to evaporate
The temperature at which a liquid catches fire
The temperature at which a liquid freezes
The temperature at which the vapor pressure of a liquid equals atmospheric pressure (correct)

Which term refers to the minimum temperature needed for a substance to start burning without external heat sources?

Ignition Temperature or Kindling Temperature (correct)
Fire Point
Boiling Point
Flash Point

What happens when a substance undergoes an exothermic reaction?

Energy is absorbed
No change in energy
Energy is released (correct)
Matter disappears

What is oxidation in terms of chemical reactions?

Release of energy (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which process involves the thermal decomposition of combustible matter through light action?

Pyrolysis (C) Signup and view all the answers

What does the flash point represent for a liquid?

The minimum temperature for releasing vapors to support combustion (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is considered the 'soul' of the fire according to the text?

Fuel (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which theory of fire includes 4 elements: heat, fuel, oxygen, and chemical chain reaction?

Fire Tetrahedron Theory (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the 'life' of the fire according to the text?

Oxygen (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is produced by an insufficient supply of oxygen during combustion?

Smoke (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the source of ignition in fire?

Heat (C) Signup and view all the answers

Which component of the Fire Triangle Theory represents the 'body' of the fire?