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The burning of fossil fuels are a combustion reaction. The reaction for the combustion has the reactants of propane (C3H8) and oxygen (O2). The combustion reactions products are carbon dioxide (CO2) and water (H2O).

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Which gas is used when fossil fuels burn carbon dioxide or oxygen?

When fossil fuels burn, oxygen is used as the gas that reacts with the carbon in the fuel to produce carbon dioxide. This process is known as combustion and is the reason why carbon dioxide is released as a byproduct of burning fossil fuels.


When human burn fossil fuels what is released back into the atmosphere?

When humans burn fossil fuels, carbon dioxide (CO2) is released back into the atmosphere. This carbon dioxide is a greenhouse gas that contributes to global warming and climate change.


Why do power plants burn fossil fuels?

Power plants like Thermal Power Plant burn fossil fuels to heat water and then water turn into steam that creates enough pressure to run the turbines.Turbines rotate and electricity is formed.


Name four ways that humans burn fossil fuels?

Some common ways that humans burn fossil fuels include driving cars with internal combustion engines, generating electricity in power plants, heating buildings with furnaces, and using fossil fuels as fuel for industrial processes.


What led humans to burn more fossil fuels?

The Industrial Revolution and technological advancements led to increased demand for energy, driving the widespread use of fossil fuels. Fossil fuels like coal, oil, and natural gas are abundant, easily accessible, and provide a concentrated source of energy, making them attractive for meeting the growing energy needs of society. However, the environmental impact of burning fossil fuels has become a major concern due to their contribution to climate change.