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Burning is a rapid oxidization of carbon compounds. Air is the primary source of oxygen for this process to happen.
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Which gas in the air is needed for a filament to burn?
Oxygen
What gas in the air is needed for something to burn?
Oxygen is needed to feed the flame.
What element in the air is needed for coal dust to burn?
Oxygen.
Does air effects length of time for a candle to burn?
yes.you need more air,as the candle will burn for longer in a bigger volume of air because the air contains oxygen which is needed for combustion
What experiment could you do to prove that oxygen is needed for burnig?
simply cover a burning candle with a glass to cut off the air, then the candle will burn out
What gas that is found in the air which is needed for the toast to burn?
Burning release carbon dioxide and water vapors.
How can a rocket burn its fuel in space?
Since there is no air in space, the spacecraft must bring an 'oxidizer' with it into space. That oxidizer mixes with the fuel, providing the oxygen needed for it to burn, and it burns..
What does the secondary air pump on a 1997 VW Jetta do?
The air pump supplies the catayltic converter with air required to burn 'unburned fuel' as required. Teh EMS will turn it on as needed.
Does plutonium burn air?
Yes, plutonium can burn in air.
Why does your Avalon AGP pellet stove keep shutting down?
The side air slide adjuster was not opened enough to allow the Northern Pellets to burn correctly causing pellets to build up in the burn pot. The air needed to be open farther than the instructions recommended to burn pellets.
How do you treat an air bag burn?
How do you treat an air bag burn
Which gas in the air is needed for fuels to burn?
oxygen is needed for fuel to burn
