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Chemistry of combustion Introduction:- The relation between man and fire is very old. fire has been of great assistance to the mankind. it is one of the five basic elements of human body. If fire is taken away the life is no more. Fire is an essential element for survival provided it is is under control, neither less not more. At the same time fire becomes destructive when it goes out of control. It is is this aspect of fire witch is is discussed in the book 2.0 fire triangle Fire is an external sign of chemical reaction, usually the combination of  carbon and or hydrogen with  oxygen, resulting in the release of energy in the form of heat, light and sound. Hence there are three basic elements required for fire. These are 1. Presence of combustible substance (fuel) 2. A source of ignition (heat) 3. The presence of oxygen (Air) These three elements can be e represented by by a triangle popularly known as " fire triangle ". 3.0 fire tetrahedron or fire square Besides three basi