S.Henry+Combustion

=COMBUSTION=

A + O2 -> CO2 + H2O



Combustion reaction is when all substances in a compound are combined with oxygen, which then produces carbon dioxide and water. Combustion is commonly called burning. It is an exothermic reaction, which means heat is produced and is easily distinguished. Combustion occurs predominantly in automobiles, homes, and in factories.

An example of combustion would be methane and oxygen from the air break and form carbon dioxide and water.

To make this an equation you find the symbol for methane CH4 & add oxygen (O) then draw an arrow and then you write out the symbols for carbon dioxide & water which are CO2 & H2O. The formula would look like this: CH4 + O --> CO2 + H2O.

Then you need to make a chart to balance the equation: 1 C 1 4 H 2 1 O 3

To balance this equation you add a 2 the H on the right to make both hydrogen have four. Then you add four to oxygen on the left because there are 4 on the right. 1 C 1 4 H 4 4 O 4

Now that the equation is balance it should look like this: CH4 + 2O2—>CO2 + 2H2O

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