Is flame matter or energy?

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The discussion revolves around the nature of flame and fire, questioning whether they are forms of energy or matter. Participants express curiosity about the substance of a flame, with one suggesting it may be highly ionized oxygen gas. There is a humorous exchange about the duplication of topics, indicating some confusion among users. The thread highlights a desire for clarity on the scientific understanding of fire. Overall, the conversation emphasizes the need for more information on the characteristics of flames and fire.
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What is flame?
What is fire?
A form of energy?
Or maybe matter?...
Anyone here knows the substance of a flame? If it has.
I don't know but I am sure I would like to know!
 
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ShadowDatsas said:
What is flame?
What is fire?
A form of energy?
Or maybe matter?...
Anyone here knows the substance of a flame? If it has.
I don't know but I am sure I would like to know!

Wait, did you just copy my thread?

I just posted it like less than 12 hours of the creation of this thread lol.

I'm pretty sure its very highly ionized oxygen gas,

But I'm not 100% sure on it, that's why i made the thread...
no need to remake mine
 
Yes! You found it!
I am a 5 years old kid that "steals" topics to gain more posts! Isn't it smart!?
Yayyyy.
Now can someone tell me (if they want to) what fire is, who is pretty sure?
 

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