Is Burning Water Possible?

Under specific circumstances, even water burns!

Hemanth

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A burning match stick held in front of a lake — to illustrate why water does not burn
Photo by ArtHouse Studio from Pexels

Water does not normally burn. So, why am I making such a fuss about such a simple phenomenon (or lack thereof)?

Before you think of me as someone crazy, let me explain. Sure, it is common knowledge that water does not burn. But for the love of humanity, and the science of chemistry, WHY? WHY does water not burn?!

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