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Question
List conditions under which combustion can take place.
Solution
Combustion is a process of reaction of a substance with oxygen. There are certain conditions required for combustion to take place. They are:
- Presence of a fuel
- Oxygen (in air) is essential for combustion.
- Ignition temperature (the lowest temperature at which a substance catches fire).
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