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A ____________ process in which a substance reacts with __________ to give off heat is called combustion.


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Combustion: A chemical process in which a substance reacts with Oxygen (O2) to give off heat is called combustion.

  • Examples: Combustion of Methane is shown below in the form of a chemical equation
  • CH4(g)(Methane)+2O2(g)(Oxygen)CO2(g(Carbondioxide))+2H2O(g)+Heat(Water)

Therefore, a chemical process in which a substance reacts with oxygen to give off heat is called combustion.


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