8.7 Burning is a chemical reaction Flashcards
1
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combining a substance with oxygen in a flame
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burning
2
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when oxygen is added and creates a reaction or a chemical reaction involving the loss of electrons by a substance
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oxidation
3
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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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fossil fuel
4
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the process of combining with oxygen, most commonly burning with a flame
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combustion