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Which gas supports burning.


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  1. The gas which supports burning is called a supporter of combustion.
  2. Oxygen gas is a supporter of combustion as it supports burning.
  3. This can be understood by bringing a lighted candle near to the oxygen gas, it starts glowing brightly.
  4. This shows that oxygen is a supporter of combustion.

Definition: Combustion is an exothermic process in which fuel burns in the presence of oxygen and releases carbon dioxide (CO2), heat, light and energy.


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