Terms and concepts Flashcards
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what is combustion.
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Occurs whenever something reacts with oxygen gas. Combustion reactions are examples of exothermic reactions.
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What are green house gases
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atmospheric gases, like carbon dioxide and methane, that trap heat radiating from Earth’s surface, preventing it from escaping into space which warms the planet.
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worded equation for photosynthesis
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carbon dioxide + water ~> glucose + oxygen
Carbon dioxide + water ( sunlight) ~> glucose + oxygen
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