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Oxygen (O2) is required for combustion.

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Can an element be burnt to form another element?

No. If you burn an element, you will turn it into a compound (most commonly [element burnt] oxide). Which will not be an element.


What element in the air is needed for coal dust to burn?

Oxygen.


Periodic element that means burn?

Helium was named after the sun Helios.


What an important element necessary for a muck fire to burn?

i think lightning


What basic element mixes with glucose to create energy?

we would not use the word 'mixes'but burn or oxidize.and it the element~oxygen

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Which other element must be present for petrol to burn?

As well as petrol you need oxygen and an ignition source


When fuels burn what element present in the impurities in a fossil fuel may produce sulfur dioxide?

Sulfur.


What is the present infinitive of burn?

The present infinitive of burn is "to burn" (burned; burnt).


Why does gas help cars go?

Cars need to burn to burn something in order to make energy. And gas does just that!


Can you turn off hot water heater but still have the breaker turned on Or will it burn the element?

no as it will burn out the element


What element is not burn in heat?

Oxygen


What compound is formed when you burn an element in air?

That depends on the element you are burning.


Can an element be burnt to form another element?

No. If you burn an element, you will turn it into a compound (most commonly [element burnt] oxide). Which will not be an element.


What element is needed for a substance to burn?

oxygen


What element burn the color purple?

Potassium.


What is a present infinitive for burn?

Burnt


What is the present participle of burning?

Burning already is the present participle of burn.