What two substances could be produced in a combustion reaction?

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James Albert Narvaez
Mar 4, 2017

Carbon dioxide (CO_2) and Water (H_2O)

Explanation:

Combustion reactions are reactions involving hydrocarbons and oxygen to produce carbon dioxide and water.

Ex. Combustion of methane

CH_4 + O_2 => CO_2 + H_2O

Ex. Combustion of octane

2C_8H_18 + 25O_2 => 16CO_2 + 18H_2O

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