Multiple choice

The temperature at which a substance catches fire is called __________.

  1. boiling point

  2. oxidation

  3. ignition temperature

  4. none of these

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C Correct answer
Explanation

The ignition temperature is the lowest temperature at which a combustible substance catches fire in the air. Boiling point refers to phase change to vapor, and oxidation is a chemical reaction type.