Question

True or false: Wood and other fuels that undergo combustion reactions don’t spontaneously catch on fire just because they are surrounded by oxygen. ood and other fuels that undergo combustion reactions don’t spontaneously catch on fire just because they are surrounded by oxygen.

True?

Answer 1

I don't know what "ood" is (perhaps food) but I agree. Do you know why wood doesn't spontaneously burst into flames even though it is surrounded by oxygen. (BTW, the combustion of wood IS a spontaneous reaction). If you don't know why, look up activation energy and read about it. You'll learn something extra today.