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Explain why it is important for combustion analysis to be carried out in an excess of oxygen.
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Combustion analysis is a method used to determine the elemental composition (carbon, hydrogen, oxygen, etc.) of a sample. It involves burning the sample in excess oxygen and measuring the amounts of products produced. Show more…
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