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The distinction as common defined (see wikipedia) is dreadfully vague, and circular, and so a hazard to good science. I'd suggest you think in terms of the extent to which chemical bonds are created or destroyed. Air and gas are partial synonyms, making your intent unclear. Let's suppose you mean typical Earth atmosphere and some sort of gaseous petrochemical. In many cases this results in only a physical change, as no chemical bonds are made or broken. In the presence of sufficient heat, or other factors, combustion may ensue. Combustion is a chemical process in that chemical bonds shift about, sometimes rather vigorously.

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