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Lesson: Chapter 16 — Changes of Matter

16.5. Hydrogen and oxygen 5 of 8

Question 5

What is the difference between hydrogen and oxygen where combustion is concerned?

The right answer is the one marked above.

Hydrogen is combustible; oxygen supports combustion. That is, hydrogen burns itself while oxygen helps other things to burn.

This is exactly why the two tests differ: hydrogen gives a "pop" while oxygen relights a glowing splint.

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