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Combustion
COMBUSTION (burning): Hydrocarbons in the presence of oxygen form carbon dioxide and water
A hydrocarbon and oxygen are broken down into carbon dioxide and water.
Hydrocarbon +
Oxygen
Carbon dioxide +
Water
CH4 +
2O2
CO2 +
H2O
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