Question

State whether the following statements are true or false. Rewrite the false statements correctly.

Carbon dioxide gas supports combustion.

• A. True
• B. False

Answer 1

The correct option is B False

Carbon dioxide:

• Carbon dioxide is a gaseous compound found in the air.
• Carbon dioxide is the product of combustion.
• Carbon dioxide is non-flammable and does not support combustion.

Combustion - The reaction of oxygen with a substance(fuel) that results in the release of heat and light is called combustion.

Fuel + Oxygen → Carbon dioxide + Heat + Light

Correct statement - Carbon dioxide gas does not support combustion.

Therefore, the given statement is false.