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Hydrogen burns but not support combustion?
Hydrogen does burn in the presence of oxygen, but it does not support combustion like traditional fuels such as gasoline or wood. This is because hydrogen gas burns with an almost invisible flame and does not produce enough heat to sustain a fire.
Does the sun have oxygen to support combustion?
No. The sun is about 1% oxygen but it does not carry out combustion. It is instead powered by nuclear fusion.
Why only oxygen supports combustion and not hydrogen or nitrogen?
Hydrogen is not electronegative enough to act as a strong oxidizing agent, and the triple bond in the N2 molecule is difficult to break, making the gas largely inert. However, the halogens, particularly fluorine and chlorine can support redox reactions similar to combustion.
How do you distinguish between hydrogen and oxygen when burning?
Hydrogen burns with a pale blue flame, while oxygen does not burn on its own. In a combustion reaction with hydrogen, oxygen will support the combustion process by reacting with the hydrogen to produce water vapor.
Can a combustion reaction produce hydrogen?
No. If anything, a combustion reaction will consume hydrogen.
Can hydrogen support combustion?
Hydrogen is a fuel for combustion, but cannot support it in the manner than oxygen can.
Does hydrogen gas support combustion?
Yes, hydrogen gas supports combustion. It is highly flammable and burns in the presence of oxygen to produce heat and water vapor.
Hydrogen burns but not support combustion?
Hydrogen does burn in the presence of oxygen, but it does not support combustion like traditional fuels such as gasoline or wood. This is because hydrogen gas burns with an almost invisible flame and does not produce enough heat to sustain a fire.
Does chlorine support combustion?
Chlorine gas supports the vigorous combustion of many elements to form their chlorides. For example, Sulphur and Phosphorus burn in the gas.
Does the sun have oxygen to support combustion?
No. The sun is about 1% oxygen but it does not carry out combustion. It is instead powered by nuclear fusion.
Are there gases which support combustion and are also supporters of combustion?
Yes there are. These gases are hydrogen,methane,ethane,propane,butane,pentane. Hope this helped! ;)
Why only oxygen supports combustion and not hydrogen or nitrogen?
Hydrogen is not electronegative enough to act as a strong oxidizing agent, and the triple bond in the N2 molecule is difficult to break, making the gas largely inert. However, the halogens, particularly fluorine and chlorine can support redox reactions similar to combustion.
How is it possible then for water which is composed of hydrogen and to put out fires?
The bonds between the hydrogen and oxygen is too strong to be destroyed by combustion. Add: The chemical properties of water are different from the properties of hydrogen and water separately. Therefore, water does not support combustion as oxygen does, and water does not explode as hydrogen does.
How is water different from the elements which made them?
Hydrogen gas and oxygen gas are gases at room temperature. Oxygen supports combustion and hydrogen is very combustible. Water is a liquid at room temperature and is not combustible and does not support combustion.
How do you distinguish between hydrogen and oxygen when burning?
Hydrogen burns with a pale blue flame, while oxygen does not burn on its own. In a combustion reaction with hydrogen, oxygen will support the combustion process by reacting with the hydrogen to produce water vapor.
Can a combustion reaction produce hydrogen?
No. If anything, a combustion reaction will consume hydrogen.
Which gas supports combustion other than oxygen?
Other gases that can support combustion include hydrogen, methane, and carbon monoxide. These gases can act as oxidizers in the absence of oxygen and can sustain a fire by reacting with the fuel in the combustion process.
