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Yes if it gets hot enough and it has enough air.

Unattended cooking oils are a leading cause of house fires in the USA.

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4mo ago

Oil is flammable because it is a hydrocarbon, consisting of carbon and hydrogen atoms that can release energy when burned. When oil is heated to its ignition temperature, which is relatively low compared to other substances, it vaporizes and mixes with oxygen in the air to create a combustible mixture. This allows oil to burn easily and release heat and light energy.

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13y ago

Water is heavier then Oil, so it goes to the bottom. Once there it evaporates and pushes the oil out into the air. As the oil goes though the air it sucks in more oxygen and explodes.

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A flame appears.

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yes

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