What is the equation for complete combustion and what does it require?

The equation for complete combustion is: 

hyrdocarbon + oxygen -> water + carbon dioxide 

A plentiful supply of oxygen is required in order to ensure complete combustion. 

CL
Answered by Collette L. Chemistry tutor

10603 Views

See similar Chemistry GCSE tutors

Related Chemistry GCSE answers

All answers ▸

Give the pH of an alkaline solution


What is a mole and the calculations used to find the number of moles?


Please describe how temperature, concentration and the use of a catalyst affects rate of reaction.


Explain the trends in electronegativity in the periodic table


We're here to help

contact us iconContact ustelephone icon+44 (0) 203 773 6020
Facebook logoInstagram logoLinkedIn logo

MyTutor is part of the IXL family of brands:

© 2025 by IXL Learning