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It burns, e.g. rocket fuel; it does not oxidize as it only appears in O2 rather than O as it is not stable enough to exist on its own. So the one oxygen atom has its octet rule fulfilled by the second, while the second has a half filled valence electron shell making it stable.

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Will oxygen and iron burn?

Oxygen can support combustion, but iron itself does not burn in typical atmospheric conditions. However, iron can oxidize, forming iron oxide (rust), in the presence of oxygen and moisture. This process is a slow form of oxidation rather than rapid combustion.


Does nitrous oxide burn?

Nitrous oxide is, in a manner of speaking, already burnt. Generally the term "burn" means to oxidize (combine with oxygen) by combustion. Under normal conditions, the gas isn't flammable. Nor is pure nitrogen. Nitrogen doesn't oxidize easily in any case, which is why our atmosphere is almost 80% free nitrogen.


What happends when thingd burn?

When things burn, they undergo a chemical reaction called combustion. This process involves a substance combining with oxygen to produce heat, light, and usually smoke. The materials oxidize and release energy in the form of heat and light.


How can you get liquid oxygen using liquid nitrogen?

Liquid nitrogen is colder than liquid oxygen. You use the liquid nitrogen to chill the oxygen in the air and liquid oxygen will form. Liquid water and dry Ice (CO2) should also form due to their presence as well, but not in large quantity. WARNING!! High concentrations of oxygen should be considered dangerous. When exposed to a small ignition source, it can cause flammable materials to combust much like an explosion, and will cause normally non flammable materials to burn readily. Human flesh burns better than wood after being exposed to 100% oxygen for a period of time. Please be careful.


If you put a match in pure oxygen will the oxygen burn?

No, oxygen itself does not burn. Oxygen only supports and accelerates combustion when there is a fuel source present. So, while the match may burn more intensely in pure oxygen, the oxygen itself does not burn.

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Will oxygen and iron burn?

Oxygen can support combustion, but iron itself does not burn in typical atmospheric conditions. However, iron can oxidize, forming iron oxide (rust), in the presence of oxygen and moisture. This process is a slow form of oxidation rather than rapid combustion.


What elements or compounds can oxidize molecular Oxygen?

Substances which can oxidize molecular Oxygen(O2) are =Fluorine(F2) - It will oxidize Oxygen to +2 oxidation state:F2 + O2 ----> OF2 (Oxygen difluoride)Platinum(VI) Fluoride - It will oxidize Oxygen to +1/2 Oxidation state:O2 + PtF6 ----> O2PtF6 (Dioxygenyl Hexafluoroplatinate)


Why do rockets use kerosene-liquid oxygen?

Pure kerosene won't burn without oxygen Liquid oxygen provides this oxygen Liquid fuels are easier to fly that gases due to weight restrictions. Blammo.


What substance is found in liquid fuel used in rocket engines?

gasoline along with liquid oxygen, so the fuel can burn


How many gallons of fuel does the space shuttle burn on liftoff?

147,000 gallons of liquid oxygen 400,000 gallons of liquid hydrogen


Does nitrous oxide burn?

Nitrous oxide is, in a manner of speaking, already burnt. Generally the term "burn" means to oxidize (combine with oxygen) by combustion. Under normal conditions, the gas isn't flammable. Nor is pure nitrogen. Nitrogen doesn't oxidize easily in any case, which is why our atmosphere is almost 80% free nitrogen.


What two elements oxidize as they combine?

copper and oxygen


What happends when thingd burn?

When things burn, they undergo a chemical reaction called combustion. This process involves a substance combining with oxygen to produce heat, light, and usually smoke. The materials oxidize and release energy in the form of heat and light.


Why is liquid nitrogen used to fast freeze food instead of liquid oxygen?

There are two reasons. First, liquid nitrogen is colder than liquid oxygen and thus more effective at flash freezing. Second, liquid oxygen is a fire hazard; it creates an atmosphere of pure oxygen that allows substances to burn more easily. Nitrogen does not support combustion.


Why do rockets carry liquid oxygen short 1 line answers?

in order with which to burn the rocket fuel with


The gas that causes rock containing iron to oxidize is what?

Oxygen.


What is gas causing rocks to contain iron to oxidize?

Oxygen.