What two substances could be produced in a combustion reaction?

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James Albert Narvaez
Mar 4, 2017

Carbon dioxide (#CO_2#) and Water (#H_2O#)

Explanation:

Combustion reactions are reactions involving hydrocarbons and oxygen to produce carbon dioxide and water.

Ex. Combustion of methane

#CH_4 + O_2 => CO_2 + H_2O#

Ex. Combustion of octane

#2C_8H_18 + 25O_2 => 16CO_2 + 18H_2O#

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