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Titanium burns in nitrogen as well as oxygen. You might get some argument that combustion mean "in oxygen" but I think it is fair to say that lots of things "burn" in something other than oxygen. They undergo chemical reactions while giving off light and heat.
Combustion is a process in which some is oxidized in an exothermic reaction. Things can be oxidized by other chemicals than oxygen, such as Cl2 or F2, and that would be considered combustion.
Pyrolysis is a thermochemical reaction in which organic matter undergoes decompostion(or combustion in another sense) in the absense of oxygen.
This is a clear example of combustion without oxygen.
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What happens when coal is burn without oxygen?
When coal is burned without oxygen, it undergoes a process called pyrolysis where it decomposes into volatile gases, tar, and char. This can produce useful byproducts such as charcoal and coal gas, which can be used in various industrial processes.
Can gasoline explode without oxygen?
No, gasoline requires oxygen to ignite and burn. Without oxygen, gasoline cannot undergo the combustion reaction necessary for an explosion.
Why the candle could not burn when gas left in the jar?
When gas is left in the jar, it displaces the oxygen needed for the candle to burn. Oxygen is required for combustion to occur. Without enough oxygen present, the candle will not be able to sustain the flame and will extinguish.
What happens when you remove oxygen from a wood fire?
That is, what they already do. No kind of fire can burn without oxygen!
What element is that is necessary for a substance to burn?
Oxygen is necessary for a substance to burn. It reacts with the substance in a chemical reaction known as combustion, releasing heat and light energy. Without oxygen, the substance will not be able to sustain a fire.
Is oxygen required for fuel to burn without external agency?
Anything which burns requires O2, so oxygen is required for fuel to burn. Also this is known as a combustion reaction and an exothermic reaction.
True or false fire will not burn without oxygen?
True, fire must have oxygen to burn.
How does rocket fuel burn in space without oxygen?
The rocket carries its own supply of oxygen with which to burn the fuel.
Can an engine burn without air or oxygen?
NO!! (not to be harsh)
Why cant a match burn on the moon?
>>>MoonBecause there is no oxygen, fire needs air to burn.
What happens when coal is burn without oxygen?
When coal is burned without oxygen, it undergoes a process called pyrolysis where it decomposes into volatile gases, tar, and char. This can produce useful byproducts such as charcoal and coal gas, which can be used in various industrial processes.
Is americium able to react with anything to burn?
Burning is a reaction with oxygen, an oxydation; americium can react with oxygen.
Why can't something burn without oxygen?
Fire is a chemical reaction between oxygen and some flammable substance. Without oxygen you are missing one of the ingredients.
Can gasoline explode without oxygen?
No, gasoline requires oxygen to ignite and burn. Without oxygen, gasoline cannot undergo the combustion reaction necessary for an explosion.
Does sodium nitrate burn in an oxygen free atmosphere?
No, sodium nitrate does not burn in an oxygen-free atmosphere because combustion requires oxygen to support the chemical reaction that produces heat and light. Without oxygen, there is no source for the combustion reaction to occur.
Which element of the periodic table can burn without oxygen?
Phosphorus is an element that can burn without oxygen through a process called spontaneous combustion. When exposed to air, phosphorus can react with the oxygen in the air to produce phosphorus oxide and ignite.
Why the candle could not burn when gas left in the jar?
When gas is left in the jar, it displaces the oxygen needed for the candle to burn. Oxygen is required for combustion to occur. Without enough oxygen present, the candle will not be able to sustain the flame and will extinguish.
