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Chemistry · Paper 2 · Foundation + Higher · C7

Complete combustion

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Burning in enough oxygen

Complete combustion happens when a hydrocarbon burns with a sufficient supply of oxygen. The products are carbon dioxide and water. Energy is released to the surroundings.

Hydrocarbon plus oxygen forms carbon dioxide and water in complete combustion, releasing energy to the surroundings.

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