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To state that oxygen supports combustion it is an understatement. Combustion is an oxidation but a fast forward one. On the other hand an explosion is a fast forward combustion. Therefore, both of them are oxidations that release thermal and luminous energies.
FUEL OXYGEN AND HEAT ARE KEY REACTANTS IN THE PROCESS: COMBUSTION!
Oxygen supports combustion because by definition combustion is a reaction in which fuel reacts with oxygen or another oxidant. So oxygen is a key reactant in the process.
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∙ 14y ago
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∙ 11y agoCombustion is an oxidation process, and this cannot occur without the persence of oxygen.
A simple reaction equation on this is: C + O2 ------> CO2 .... another example is the burning of methane CH4 + O2 ----> CO2 + 2H2O (this is only possible if there is a complete combusion)
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Can hydrogen support combustion?
Hydrogen is a fuel for combustion, but cannot support it in the manner than oxygen can.
What chemicals support combustion?
Oxygen (O2)
Does air support combustion?
Yes, combustion requires oxygen which is found in air.
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.
What reactant must be present to support combustion?
Oxygen.
Why do fireworks need chemicals with therir own oxygen?
Oxygen is essential to support any combustion; combustion is a chemical process of oxidation.
Compare and contrast the relationships of oxygen and water to fire?
- Oxygen support combustion; combustion is a reaction with oxygen, an oxydation.- Hydrogen is burned with oxygen.- Water can turn off some fires.
Can you start a fire on the moon?
No. The moon has no atmosphere so there is no oxygen to support combustion.
When oxygen gas supports combustion is it called physical or chemical change?
Chemical: oxygen is one of the reactants in combustion, it does not only (passively) support it, but is taking part in it.Combustion is chemical anyhow.
Which element is required for a combustion reaction to occur?
Oxygen? no, nitrogen is an odourless and colourless diatomic gas which can be used to support combustion.
Is oxygen required in combustion?
No, oxygen is required for combustion to take place.
Is oxygen one result of combustion?
No. Oxygen is a reactant in combustion, not a product.
