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by coolcoder613 369 days ago
Flame is what you see when gases burn in the air. As the material burns, it breaks down and releases flammable gases, which burn too, giving the effect of flame. If you have ever tried burning fine-grade steel wool, you will have seen that it burns without any flame because the iron burns directly without making gases first.
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I was told it was plasma. Who is wrong, them or you? Either way, I can't trust one of you...
Perhaps you should look it up yourself? Plasma is not found in flame, but it is in lightning.