Combustion Reactions

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This was completed during the same lesson as Acidic Reactions.

  • When things burn, they react with oxygen in the air and emit light and heat.
  • For combustion to occur, these factors are required.
    • Oxygen
    • Heat
    • Fuel
  • Additionally, it is important to remember this word equation for carbon dioxide.
    • Carbon + Oxygen Gas Carbon Dioxide
    • This is the same as: