A chemical process in which a substance reacts with oxygen to give off heat is called as:
A
endothermic
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B
combustion
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C
reduction
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D
none of the above
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Solution
The correct option is B combustion Combustion is a chemical process in which, a substance reacts rapidly with oxygen and gives off heat. The original substance is called the fuel, and the source of oxygen is called the oxidizer.