Differentiate between combustible and non-combustible substances. Give two examples of each.

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Combustible substances Non combustible substances

Combustible substances are those which readily burn in the presence of air or oxygen to produce heat and light. Non-combustible substances are those which do not readily burn in the presence of air or oxygen to produce heat and light.

Examples include wood and paper. Examples include glass and sand.

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Combustible substances	Non combustible substances
Combustible substances are those which readily burn in the presence of air or oxygen to produce heat and light.	Non-combustible substances are those which do not readily burn in the presence of air or oxygen to produce heat and light.
Examples include wood and paper.	Examples include glass and sand.