8.7 Flashcards
1
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burning
A
combining a substance with oxygen in a flame
2
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oxidation:
A
chemical reaction involving the loss of electrons by a substance
3
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fossil fuel
A
substance, such as coal, oil and natural gas, that has formed from the remains of ancient organisms. Coal, oil and natural gas are often used as fuels; that is, they are burnt in order to produce heat
4
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combustion
A
the process of combining with oxygen, most commonly burning with a flame
