Talk:Chemistry Friends

Oxidation

What is oxidation? Oxidation is when a substance combines with oxygen and creates a chemical reaction.

Formula for combustion of wax: (Wax combines with oxygen to make carbon dioxide and water) 2C28H58 + 85O2 → 55CO2 + 58H2O

Formula for respiration: (Glucose combines with oxygen to make carbon dioxide and water) C6H1206 + 6O2 → 6CO2 + 6H2O

Formula for rusting iron: (Iron combines with oxygen to make rust and energy) 2Fe + O2 → 2Feo + energy

How does a glowing splint behave in an environment,


 * of no oxygen? Goes out.
 * room air? Keeps glowing.
 * high oxygen? Bursts into flames.

Does iron burn? Under what conditions? Iron does burn if it is very thin. It would also glow more if it is in air air with high oxygen.

MarygoldRules (discuss • contribs) 03:31, 30 September 2012 (UTC)