Flammable and Non Flammable Quiz

What is the definition of a flammable substance?

• A material that cannot ignite or burn under any circumstances

• A substance that only ignites in extreme temperatures

• A material that produces water when ignited

• A material that can easily ignite and burn at normal temperatures

Give an example of a flammable substance.

• Plastic

• Wood

• Gasoline

• Water

What is the definition of a non flammable substance?

• A substance that is highly combustible

• A material that burns slowly

• A material that does not easily ignite and burn.

• A material that catches fire easily

Give an example of a non flammable substance.

• Gasoline

• Paper

• Water

• Wood

What are the common characteristics of flammable substances?

• High flash points, difficult ignition, and no flame production

• Low flash points, difficult ignition, and no flame production

• Low flash points, easy ignition, and flame production

• High flash points, easy ignition, and no flame production

What are the common characteristics of non flammable substances?

• They produce a lot of smoke when burned

• They are highly reactive with oxygen

• They are always in liquid form at room temperature

• They do not easily catch fire or burn.

What are the safety precautions to be taken with flammable substances?

• Storing in a cool, well-ventilated area, keeping away from heat sources, and using proper containers and handling equipment.

• Using improper containers and handling equipment

• Keeping near heat sources

• Storing in a hot, poorly-ventilated area

What are the safety precautions to be taken with non flammable substances?

• Disposing of in a regular trash bin

• Proper storage, handling, and disposal

• Wearing flammable clothing while handling

• Storing in a hot and humid environment

Explain the concept of flash point in relation to flammable substances.

• The flash point is the temperature at which a flammable substance can solidify and become non-flammable.

• The flash point is the lowest temperature at which a flammable substance can vaporize to form an ignitable mixture in air.

• The flash point is the highest temperature at which a flammable substance can vaporize to form an ignitable mixture in air.

• The flash point is the temperature at which a non-flammable substance can vaporize to form an ignitable mixture in air.

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How can you identify if a substance is flammable or non flammable?

• By tasting it

• By smelling it

• By checking its flash point

• By looking at its color