Question 191 of 869 in Inorganic Chemistry

The combustion of elements in oxygen

1 mark · Easy

Name the type of reaction that takes place when an element burns in oxygen.

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combustion

Also accept: combustion reaction; oxidation

Common mistakes: burning; reaction

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B1 · 1 mark · States or names 'combustion' as the reaction when an element burns in oxygen

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When an element burns in oxygen, a combustion reaction takes place.

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