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What is another name for combustion?

A

Burning.

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What does combustion consist of?

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Combustion is a chemical reaction in which a fuel reacts with oxygen to produce a large amount of heat very quickly.

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What are the products of combustion (usually)?

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The products of combustion are usually carbon dioxide and water.

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What is energy produced from combustion usually released as?

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Heat energy & light energy, & sometimes sound energy.

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What is a fuel?

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A substance that will undergo a chemical reaction in which a large amount of useful energy is produced at a fast but controllable rate.

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