Question

Why are carbon and its compounds used as fuel for most applications?

Answer 1

Carbon Burns in oxygen (air) to form carbon dioxide and water. During this reaction, a large amount of heat and light is released. Further once ignited, carbon and its compounds keep on burning without the requirements of additional energy. Hence, they are used as fuels.

C+O2→CO2+Heat+Light

Answer 2

Carbon Burns in oxygen to form carbon dioxide and water. During this reaction, a large amount of heat and light is released. Further once ignited, carbon and its compounds keep on burning without the requirements of additional energy.