8.7 burning is a chemical reaction Flashcards
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burning
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burning: combining a substance with oxygen in a flame
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oxidation
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oxidation: chemical reaction involving the loss of electrons by a substance
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fossil fuel
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fossil fuel: 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.
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combustion
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combustion: the process of combining with oxygen, most commonly burning with a flame
