Air is Necessary for Combustion

 Air is Necessary for Combustion

   

Air is Necessary for Combustion What we will learn? What is Combustion Air is required for combustion Air is required for burning Oxygen is required for burning The process of burning of a substance with the release of heat and light in the presence of oxygen is called combustion. Fuel + Oxygen Carbon dioxide + Water + Energy Step 1. Place two candles on the table. Light both the candles. Step2. Place an inverted glass over one candle. Step3. The flame of the candle flickers produces smoke and gets extinguished. Step4. The candle burns only as long as the oxygen is present in the inverted glass. Step5. The uncovered candle continues to burn.

Conclusion: The presence of oxygen is must for the process of combustion to take place. A substance can burn only in the presence of oxygen.