A Burning Splint Will Burn More Vigorously in Pure Oxygen

question 42

Multiple Choice

A burning splint will burn more vigorously in pure oxygen than in air because

• A) nitrogen is a reactant in combustion and its low concentration in pure oxygen catalyzes the combustion.
• B) nitrogen is a product of combustion and the system reaches equilibrium at a lower temperature.
• C) oxygen is a reactant in combustion and concentration of oxygen is higher in pure oxygen than is in air.
• D) oxygen is a catalyst for combustion.
• E) oxygen is a product of combustion.

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