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Bottled gas

Bottled gas is a special kind of gas that people use for cooking, heating, and other things. Imagine you have a big bottle filled with gas, just like a bottle filled with soda. But instead of fizzy bubbles, it's full of gas that you can't see or smell. This gas is called propane or butane.

Now, you might wonder how the gas gets inside these bottles. Well, there are special machines that use big tanks to store the gas and then fill up the bottles. They put a valve on the bottle to make sure that the gas doesn't escape.

When you want to use this gas, you can connect it to something like a gas stove or a gas heater. The gas goes through a pipe and comes out of a burner. Once you light the burner with a match or lighter, the gas starts to burn, which creates heat and makes your food cook or your room feel warmer.

Bottled gas is really handy because you can take it with you anywhere you go. For example, if you go camping, you can bring a bottle of gas and cook on a portable stove. Or, if you live in an area without gas pipelines, you can still have gas for your home by using bottled gas.

But remember, even though gas is really useful, it's also important to be careful because it can be dangerous if not used correctly. That's why it's really important to follow the instructions that come with the bottle and always ask an adult for help if you're not sure what to do.
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