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Carbon burns in the presence of oxygen to give carbon dioxide. Which chemical equation describes this reaction?

A. carbon + oxygen + carbon dioxide
B. carbon + oxygen → carbon dioxide
C. carbon dioxide → carbon + oxygen
D. carbon dioxide + carbon → oxygen



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Final answer:

The chemical equation for burning carbon to produce carbon dioxide is C(s) + O₂(g) → CO₂(g).


Explanation:

The correct chemical equation for the combustion of carbon in the presence of oxygen to produce carbon dioxide is:

C(s) + O₂(g) → CO₂(g)

This reaction is a combustion process where carbon is oxidized, and oxygen is reduced to form carbon dioxide.


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