Question

What are the differences between combustion and burning.

Answer 1

• In burning, flames can be seen. But combustion is a reaction taking place without flames.
• Since most of the energy is converted to light energy in burning, the produced amount of heat can be lesser than in combustion
• Combustion or heating is a chemical reaction where heat is produced by an exothermic reaction. Combustion is an oxidation reaction. For the reaction to take place, a fuel and an oxidant should be there. Substances undergoing the combustion are known as fuels.