Answer to Question #300828 in General Chemistry for Dumb

Question

State the type of reaction formed when elements x with atomic number 12 contained with element y with atomic number 8

Answer 1

X = oxygen

Y= carbon

It is called an oxidation reaction.

Hydrocarbon combustion

Hydrocarbon combustion refers to the chemical reaction where a hydrocarbon reacts with oxygen to create carbon dioxide, water, and heat. Hydrocarbons are molecules consisting of both hydrogen and carbon