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What is a substance that prevents chemicals from reacting with oxygen?
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∙ 11y ago
An oxide I reckon.
Examples
- Aluminum oxide
- Ferric oxide (aka rust)
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What is needed for a combustion to occur?
oxygen. the definition of combustion is: a substance reacting with oxygen to create heat and light.
How does pH affects the rate of browning?
The lower the pH, the more acidic a substance is. Citric acid is used to prevent apples from browning once they are cut. Therefore, an acid, low pH prevents browning. This is done by keeping oxygen from reacting with the apple with the barrier created by the citric acid.
Why is it important to study chemical ractions in closed containers?
To not have anything that was not supposed to react with the chemicals in the container. Example: Oxygen, and other gases in the air reacting with an experiment that you are working on.
Is rust a result of sulfur reacting with iron?
No. Rust forms from iron reacting with oxygen.
How do you stop potassium reacting with oxygen?
by coating it with oil
What substance is produce is produced by iron reacting with oxygen in the air?
rust
What is needed for a combustion to occur?
oxygen. the definition of combustion is: a substance reacting with oxygen to create heat and light.
How does emphysema reduce oxygen in blood?
the tar like substance prevents your lungs from taking in enough oxygen.
When food is left out in the open it becomes rots why?
its due to the oxygen reacting with the chemicals withing the food it creates an reaction causing the food to rots
What chemicals are in the browning apple?
browning is due to oxygen, O2, reacting with chemicals released, breaking down the cells in the fruit. The reaction is called enzymatic oxidation as it is a process catalysed by the enzymes present in the apples
How does pH affects the rate of browning?
The lower the pH, the more acidic a substance is. Citric acid is used to prevent apples from browning once they are cut. Therefore, an acid, low pH prevents browning. This is done by keeping oxygen from reacting with the apple with the barrier created by the citric acid.
What is the formlua for ozone reacting to form oxygen?
The formula for ozone reacting to form oxygen is O3+O= 2O2
Why do sodium need to be stored in oil?
Because they are highly reactive as they react with oxygen and moisture with self ignition (burning flames) even at room temperature.
Why is it important to study chemical ractions in closed containers?
To not have anything that was not supposed to react with the chemicals in the container. Example: Oxygen, and other gases in the air reacting with an experiment that you are working on.
Is rust a result of sulfur reacting with iron?
No. Rust forms from iron reacting with oxygen.
What are the names of the chemicals in nitroglycerin?
Nitroglycerin is its own chemical substance (C3H4N3O9). It is composed of the elements carbon, hydrogen, nitrogen, and oxygen.
How do you oxidize methane?
By burning it (reacting it with Oxygen)
