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It burns, e.g. rocket fuel; it does not oxidize as it only appears in O2 rather than O as it is not stable enough to exist on its own. So the one oxygen atom has its octet rule fulfilled by the second, while the second has a half filled valence electron shell making it stable.
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Why do coins oxidize?
there is oxygen in air
What property of hydrogen gas did the flaming toothpick in the presence of hydrogen gas demonstrate?
Flammability. Hydrogen will burn (combust, oxidize) in oxygen, producing heat and water.
Is carbon flammable without oxygen?
No. Oxygen is required for carbon to oxidize.
Does nitrous oxide burn?
Nitrous oxide is, in a manner of speaking, already burnt. Generally the term "burn" means to oxidize (combine with oxygen) by combustion. Under normal conditions, the gas isn't flammable. Nor is pure nitrogen. Nitrogen doesn't oxidize easily in any case, which is why our atmosphere is almost 80% free nitrogen.
The oxygen that rusts iron comes from is?
the air
What elements or compounds can oxidize molecular Oxygen?
Substances which can oxidize molecular Oxygen(O2) are =Fluorine(F2) - It will oxidize Oxygen to +2 oxidation state:F2 + O2 ----> OF2 (Oxygen difluoride)Platinum(VI) Fluoride - It will oxidize Oxygen to +1/2 Oxidation state:O2 + PtF6 ----> O2PtF6 (Dioxygenyl Hexafluoroplatinate)
Why do rockets use kerosene-liquid oxygen?
Pure kerosene won't burn without oxygen Liquid oxygen provides this oxygen Liquid fuels are easier to fly that gases due to weight restrictions. Blammo.
Why do coins oxidize?
there is oxygen in air
What property of hydrogen gas did the flaming toothpick in the presence of hydrogen gas demonstrate?
Flammability. Hydrogen will burn (combust, oxidize) in oxygen, producing heat and water.
Is carbon flammable without oxygen?
No. Oxygen is required for carbon to oxidize.
How do you oxidize methane?
By burning it (reacting it with Oxygen)
Does nitrous oxide burn?
Nitrous oxide is, in a manner of speaking, already burnt. Generally the term "burn" means to oxidize (combine with oxygen) by combustion. Under normal conditions, the gas isn't flammable. Nor is pure nitrogen. Nitrogen doesn't oxidize easily in any case, which is why our atmosphere is almost 80% free nitrogen.
What substance is found in liquid fuel used in rocket engines?
gasoline along with liquid oxygen, so the fuel can burn
What two elements oxidize as they combine?
copper and oxygen
The oxygen that rusts iron comes from is?
the air
How many gallons of fuel does the space shuttle burn on liftoff?
147,000 gallons of liquid oxygen 400,000 gallons of liquid hydrogen
Why is liquid nitrogen used to fast freeze food instead of liquid oxygen?
There are two reasons. First, liquid nitrogen is colder than liquid oxygen and thus more effective at flash freezing. Second, liquid oxygen is a fire hazard; it creates an atmosphere of pure oxygen that allows substances to burn more easily. Nitrogen does not support combustion.
