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===Meaning===
[[Combustion]] is an [[exothermic]] [[Chemical Reaction|reaction]] that happens when a [[fuel]] burns in the presence of [[oxygen]] releasing [[Thermal Energy|thermal energy]] and [[light]].
===About Combustion===
: [[Combustion]] always happens at high [[temperature]]s and gives off [[light]].
: [[Combustion]] may involve [[Hydrocarbon]]s. This has the general [[Word Equation|equation]]: Fuel + Oxygen → Carbon Dioxide + Water
: [[Combustion]] may involve [[Metal]]s. This has the general [[Word Equation|equation]]: Metal + Oxygen → Metal Oxide
===Examples===
'''Fuel + Oxygen → Carbon Dioxide + Water'''
: Methane + Oxygen → Carbon Dioxide + Water
: Ethane + Oxygen → Carbon Dioxide + Water
: Propane + Oxygen → Carbon Dioxide + Water
'''Metal + Oxygen → Metal Oxide'''
Magnesium + Oxygen → Magnesium Oxide
Aluminium + Oxygen → Aluminium Oxide
Iron + Oxygen → Iron Oxide