Answer to Question #239237 in General Chemistry for Ran

Question

What is the flammability of a salt?

Answer 1

FLAMMABLE SOLIDS

Definition:

Solid materials. the cause of ignition of which can be friction, moisture absorption, spontaneous chemical reaction or heat retained during processing, or which are easily ignited and burn.

Example:

matches, calcium carbide, cellulose, substances containing nitrate, magnesium metal, a film based on nitrocellulose, phosphorus, potassium, sodium, sodium hydride, zinc powder, zirconium hydride, etc.