The lowest temperature at which the vapor formed from a liquid ignites in the presence of an ignition source and continues to burn steadily is called the ________.
• Difference between flash point and fire point in basic fire science • Meaning of explosive limits (upper and lower) for flammable vapors in air • What it means for combustion to continue to burn steadily versus just momentarily ignite
• Ask yourself: does the question emphasize the very first moment of ignition, or a temperature where the flame keeps burning on its own? • Consider whether explosive limits (upper/lower) describe a temperature or a concentration range of vapor in air. • Think about which term is defined by a specific temperature where vapors will support a sustained flame rather than just a brief flash.
• Identify which choice refers to a temperature and not a concentration in air. • Among the temperature-based terms, distinguish which one is about a brief flash and which is about steady burning. • Verify that the term you pick matches the wording: "ignites in the presence of an ignition source and continues to burn steadily."
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