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Last updated at Dec. 16, 2024 by Teachoo
It is a chemical process in which
substance reacts with oxygen to give heat and light
Example 1
When Coal (containing Carbon) is burnt in air, it reacts with oxygen present in air to produce Carbon Dioxide, heat and light
Example 2
When Magnesium ribbon is burnt in air, it reacts with oxygen in air to produce Magnesium Oxide + Heat + Light
Substance + Oxygen Heat + Light Process is called Combustion Examples of Combustion Coal burning in air Coal + Oxygen Combustion Carbon Dioxide + Heat + Light (From Air) Magnesium Ribbon burning in air Magnesium + Oxygen Combustion Magnesium Oxide + Heat + Light (From Air)
