chapter 8 Flashcards
1
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the corrosion of iron
A
rusting
2
Q
a chemical reaction that wears away a metal. Air, water or chemicals in air and water, as well as many household substances, can be corrosive. Many acids and other corrosive substances are dangerous.
A
corrosion
3
Q
a brown substance formed when iron reacts with oxygen and water
A
rust
4
Q
combining a substance with oxygen in a flame
A
burning
5
Q
chemical reaction involving the loss of electrons by a substance
A
oxidation
6
Q
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.
A
fossil fuels
7
Q
the process of combining with oxygen, most commonly burning with a flame
A
combustion
