Butane, C₄H₁₀, Burning in Air, Is an Example of a Substance

question 26

True/False

Butane, C₄H₁₀, burning in air, is an example of a substance combining with oxygen to produce CO₂ and H₂O. If pure oxygen were to be supplied, the rate of combustion would increase significantly. Then there is more energy given off when 10 g of butane burns in pure oxygen, rather than in air.

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