Question

select the correct answer. carbon burns in the presence of oxygen to give carbon dioxide. which chemical equation describes this reaction? a. carbon + oxygen + carbon dioxide b. carbon + oxygen → carbon dioxide c. carbon dioxide → carbon + oxygen d. carbon dioxide + carbon → oxygen

Explanation:

A chemical equation shows reactants (left) and products (right) separated by an arrow. Here, carbon and oxygen are reactants, carbon dioxide is the product, so the correct equation is B.

Answer:

B. carbon + oxygen → carbon dioxide