The combustion of gasoline is a chemical reaction called "combustion," specifically "complete combustion" when there is sufficient oxygen. In this reaction, gasoline vapors combine with oxygen in the presence of a spark or flame to produce carbon dioxide (CO2) and water (H2O), along with releasing heat and light energy. The reaction can be represented by the following balanced chemical equation:
2 C8H18 + 25 O2 -> 16 CO2 + 18 H2O.
What type of reaction is created by starting a fire by igniting gasoline
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