Question

Which of the following is correct about fire?

Fire is ____________.

• A. a state of matter
• B. a non matter
• C. matter undergoing a reaction
• D. only responsible for heat generation

Answer 1

The correct option is C

matter undergoing a reaction

Fire is a reaction in progress which gives off heat and light. Generally, combustion of substances gives off heat in the form of light, heat and sound. So, fire is not a state of matter, it is simply a matter undergoing a reaction.