Is "supports combustion" a chemical or physical property?

Supporting combustion is a chemical property because it involves a chemical reaction that can only be reversed with another chemical reaction.

Answered by W0lf93 | 2024-06-11

The phrase "supports combustion" refers to the ability of a substance to sustain or promote the chemical process of combustion . Therefore, it is considered a **chemical property **rather than a physical property.
Chemical properties describe the behavior of a substance in relation to its ability to undergo chemical reactions or participate in chemical processes .
It involves a **chemical reaction **between a fuel and an oxidizer that releases energy in the form of heat and light. Substances that support or facilitate this reaction are considered to have the chemical property of supporting combustion.
Physical properties, on the other hand, are characteristics of a substance that can be observed or **measured **without altering its chemical composition.
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Answered by hbsinghvt | 2024-06-17

"Supports combustion" is a chemical property because it involves a reaction with oxygen that changes the substance's chemical structure and forms new products. Combustion cannot be easily reversed, confirming its classification as a chemical property.
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Answered by W0lf93 | 2024-09-30