Combined Science GCSE
Supports combustion
What Supports combustion means in Combined Science GCSE, as defined for AQA.
Definition of Supports combustion
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The reason a glowing splint relights in oxygen, as the gas is an oxidising agent and allows the wood to burn more vigorously.
Topics that use Supports combustion
- Test for oxygen (AQA GCSE)
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