what happens when a covalent compound burns in oxygen?
Best answer = Brainliest
Answers
Answered by
4
The main reason that things burn is because they contain carbon and hydrogen atoms that can react to form carbon dioxide and water when heated with oxygen gas (that's the definition of a combustion reaction). Since carbon and hydrogen have very similar electronegativities, they are mostly found together in covalent compounds. As a result, more covalent compounds than ionic compounds are flammable.
Answered by
3
Answer:Covalent compounds tend to be more flammable than ionic compounds. The main reason that things burn is because they contain carbon and hydrogen atoms that can react to form carbon dioxide and water when heated with oxygen gas (that's the definition of a combustion reaction).
Similar questions