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: [[Flammable]] [[chemical]]s can be easily set alight with a flame or [[heat]]. | : [[Flammable]] [[chemical]]s can be easily set alight with a flame or [[heat]]. | ||
: [[Flammable]] [[chemical]]s carry the risk of causing burns. | : [[Flammable]] [[chemical]]s carry the risk of causing burns. | ||
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| + | ===Precautions=== | ||
| + | *Keep any naked flame away from the [[chemical]]. | ||
| + | *Keep [[flammable]] [[chemical]]s away from [[Oxidising Agent|oxidising agents]]. | ||
==Key Stage 4== | ==Key Stage 4== | ||
===Meaning=== | ===Meaning=== | ||
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A [[flammable]] [[substance]] is one that can catch on fire easily. | A [[flammable]] [[substance]] is one that can catch on fire easily. | ||
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: [[Flammable]] [[liquid]]s are often [[volatility|volatile]] so the fire burns quickly. | : [[Flammable]] [[liquid]]s are often [[volatility|volatile]] so the fire burns quickly. | ||
: [[Flammable]] [[chemical]]s carry the risk of causing burns. | : [[Flammable]] [[chemical]]s carry the risk of causing burns. | ||
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| + | ===Precautions=== | ||
| + | *Keep any naked flame away from the [[chemical]]. | ||
| + | *Keep [[flammable]] [[chemical]]s away from [[Oxidising Agent|oxidising agents]]. | ||
Latest revision as of 09:50, 31 March 2019
Contents
Key Stage 3
Meaning
A flammable substance is one that can catch on fire easily.
About Flammable Chemicals
- Flammable chemicals can be easily set alight with a flame or heat.
- Flammable chemicals carry the risk of causing burns.
Precautions
- Keep any naked flame away from the chemical.
- Keep flammable chemicals away from oxidising agents.
Key Stage 4
Meaning
A flammable substance is one that can catch on fire easily.
About Flammable Chemicals
- Flammable chemicals can be easily set alight with a flame or heat.
- Flammable liquids are often volatile so the fire burns quickly.
- Flammable chemicals carry the risk of causing burns.
Precautions
- Keep any naked flame away from the chemical.
- Keep flammable chemicals away from oxidising agents.