What is the difference between combustion and flame?

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Combustion
Flame
1. Combustion is a chemical reaction of carbon-based material with oxygen.
Flame is the visible part of the fire
2. A large amount of ash is left behind.
The substance that gets vaporised produces flame and no ash is left behind.
3. Produces a large amount of energy
Produces a small amount of energy

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Combustion	Flame
1. Combustion is a chemical reaction of carbon-based material with oxygen.	Flame is the visible part of the fire
2. A large amount of ash is left behind.	The substance that gets vaporised produces flame and no ash is left behind.
3. Produces a large amount of energy	Produces a small amount of energy