Question

Pyrolysis is the_________

• the volume of water in wood
• the spread of the fire uphill
• the vaporization of wood
• the ability of the fire to jump roads
• the movement of fire from wilderness to homes

Answer 1

Pyrolysis is the process of the vaporization or decomposition of organic materials, such as wood or biomass, due to high temperatures in the absence of oxygen.

It involves the thermal degradation of the material, resulting in the release of volatile gases, liquids, and char. Pyrolysis is a key process in the combustion of wood and other fuels, where the heat from the fire causes the organic material to undergo chemical changes, producing combustible gases and leaving behind charcoal or ash.