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When carbon burns in oxygen what does it form?

Answer 1

Olivia Anton

Carbon burns in oxygen to form carbon dioxide.
See below.

Carbon + Oxygen → Carbon dioxide #C(s) + O_2(g)→ CO_2 (g)#

On the other hand, incomplete combustion results in the formation of carbon monoxide when the oxygen supply is limited.

#2C(s) + O_2(g) → 2CO (g)#

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Answer 2

Olivia Anton

Carbon dioxide is created when carbon burns in oxygen (CO2).

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