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A chemical process in which a substance reacts with oxygen to give off heat is called as:

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endothermic
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combustion
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reduction
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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.

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