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What is the chemical process in which a substance reacts with oxygen to give off heat called?
What is the chemical process in which a substance reacts with oxygen to give off heat called?
- Combustion (correct)
- Evaporation
- Oxidation
- Reduction
What is the primary difference between the burning of a candle and the burning of coal?
What is the primary difference between the burning of a candle and the burning of coal?
- Candle burns with a flame, coal does not (correct)
- Candle burns without producing heat, coal produces heat
- Coal burns with a crackling sound, candle does not
- Coal burns with a brighter flame than a candle
What are the products of the burning of magnesium?
What are the products of the burning of magnesium?
- Magnesium oxide and light (correct)
- Magnesium hydroxide and heat
- Magnesium chloride and cold
- Magnesium sulfate and sound
What is the term for a substance that undergoes combustion?
What is the term for a substance that undergoes combustion?
What is the general term for a solid, liquid, or gas that can be used as a fuel?
What is the general term for a solid, liquid, or gas that can be used as a fuel?