Color and Combustion
Different substances emit various colors when burned due to the unique energy gaps between their electron shells. This phenomenon explains why different elements produce distinct frequency photons, perceived as different colors. Additionally, the portrayal of explosions in movies is often exaggerated, as real-life combustion requires a significant amount of oxygen, making spontaneous explosions from crashes much less likely.In this clip
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Episode 37: Oxidation and Reduction
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