Combustion
A rapid reaction between oxygen and a fuel is called combustion.
Oxygen and a compound (or a mixture of compounds) able to burn.
Combustion
combustion
a rapid reaction between oxygen and fuel.
The reaction between oxygen and another substance is called oxidation, such as the formation of rust. The rapid oxidation of fuel is called combustion.
When fuel is burned in oxygen, this is called combustion. Depending on the fuel used, the chemical reaction will be different. Taking propane gas, as an example: CH3CH2CH3 + 5O2 ---> 3CO2 + 4H2O All combustion reactions of fuel will result in CO2 and H2O.
The word equation for the reaction between fuel (such as hydrocarbons) and oxygen is: fuel + oxygen → carbon dioxide + water + heat.
The combustion reaction begins with the rapid combination of a fuel and oxygen. This produces heat and light (fire).
combustion
Fire is a chemical reaction involving the rapid oxidation of a fuel source in the presence of oxygen. Oxygen is essential for sustaining and accelerating the combustion process by providing the necessary element for oxidation to occur. The heat released during this reaction is what we perceive as fire.
The process where oxygen is reacted to produce heat and light is called combustion. It involves a rapid chemical reaction between a fuel source and oxygen that results in the release of energy in the form of heat and light.