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Place a piece of burning charcoal on an iron plate and cover it with a plastic jar. The charcoal stops burning because

A

its ignition temperature is lowered

B

supply of oxygen is cut off

C

it becomes cold after some time

D

none of the above.

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To solve the question "Place a piece of burning charcoal on an iron plate and cover it with a plastic jar. The charcoal stops burning because...", we can follow these steps: ### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Understanding Combustion**: - Combustion is a chemical process where a substance reacts with oxygen to produce heat and light. For combustion to occur, three elements are necessary: fuel, oxygen, and heat (known as the fire triangle). 2. **Identifying the Scenario**: - In this scenario, we have burning charcoal, which acts as the fuel. When we cover the burning charcoal with a plastic jar, we are enclosing it. 3. **Effect of Covering with a Jar**: - When the charcoal is covered with a plastic jar, the supply of oxygen becomes limited. The jar prevents fresh air (which contains oxygen) from reaching the burning charcoal. 4. **Conclusion**: - Since oxygen is essential for combustion, the lack of oxygen will cause the burning process to stop. Therefore, the charcoal stops burning because the oxygen supply is cut off. 5. **Selecting the Correct Option**: - Among the options provided: - 1. Ignition temperature is lowered. - 2. Supply of Oxygen is cut off. - 3. It becomes cold after some time. - 4. None of the above. - The correct answer is option 2: "Supply of Oxygen is cut off." ### Final Answer: The charcoal stops burning because the supply of oxygen is cut off when it is covered with a plastic jar. ---

To solve the question "Place a piece of burning charcoal on an iron plate and cover it with a plastic jar. The charcoal stops burning because...", we can follow these steps: ### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Understanding Combustion**: - Combustion is a chemical process where a substance reacts with oxygen to produce heat and light. For combustion to occur, three elements are necessary: fuel, oxygen, and heat (known as the fire triangle). 2. **Identifying the Scenario**: ...
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