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Why is combustion known as a chemical process? Discuss.

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### Step-by-Step Text Solution: 1. **Definition of Combustion**: - Combustion is a chemical reaction that occurs when a substance (usually a fuel) reacts rapidly with oxygen, producing heat and light. 2. **Chemical Changes**: - During combustion, the original substances undergo a chemical change. For example, when hydrogen gas (H₂) combusts in the presence of oxygen (O₂), it forms water (H₂O). This transformation indicates that the chemical properties of the substances involved have changed. ...
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