Question

Why does the red hot carbon catch the fire when it is brought in contact with oxygen?
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Answer 1

Answer:

We know that coal, too, burns in air producing carbon dioxide, heat and light. A chemical process in which a substance reacts with oxygen to give off heat is called combustion. The substance that undergoes combustion is said to be combustible. ... The fuel may be solid, liquid or gas.

Explanation:

(a)   Charcoal burns in air to give carbon dioxide and heat.        

 C + O2 → CO2 + Heat(b)

Methane bums in air forming carbon dioxide, water and heat.          

CH4 + 2O2 → CO2 + 2H2O + Heat