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Combustion is where a substance reacts with oxygen to produce carbon dioxide and water.

Example: methane burning is CH4 + 2O2 --> CO2 + 2H2O

Decomposition is where one substance breaks down into two or more simpler substances.

Example: decomp of hydrogen peroxide is 2H2O2 --> 2H2O + O2

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