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| − | + | '''Combustion reactions''' are those in which [[oxygen]] (O<sub>2</sub>) is added while [[carbon dioxide]] (CO<sub>2</sub>) and [[water]] (H<sub>2</sub>0) are produced.<ref>Wile, Dr. Jay L. ''Exploring Creation With Chemistry''. Apologia Educational Ministries, Inc. 1998</ref> | |
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| + | Incomplete combustion, typically resulting from a poor oxygen supply, also results in the formation of [[carbon monoxide]] (CO). | ||
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| + | The [[carbon]] and [[hydrogen]] in the process come from the breakdown of the combusting material itself, while the oxygen typically comes from the environment. | ||
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| + | Combustion is usually [[exothermic]], that is, it liberates more [[energy]] than the [[reaction]] uses. | ||
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Revision as of 20:55, April 15, 2007
Combustion reactions are those in which oxygen (O2) is added while carbon dioxide (CO2) and water (H20) are produced.[1]
Incomplete combustion, typically resulting from a poor oxygen supply, also results in the formation of carbon monoxide (CO).
The carbon and hydrogen in the process come from the breakdown of the combusting material itself, while the oxygen typically comes from the environment.
Combustion is usually exothermic, that is, it liberates more energy than the reaction uses.
References
- ↑ Wile, Dr. Jay L. Exploring Creation With Chemistry. Apologia Educational Ministries, Inc. 1998