For example is ash from clothes the same as ash from (blank),
2006-06-28 07:44:05 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Science & Mathematics ➔ Chemistry
When things "burn" the general reaction is as follows:
Carbon + O2 --> CO2 + H2O
The CO2 and H2O are emitted as gasses, which means that the ash is everything that is left. The composition of the ash depends on the starting material, and the black soot is most likely reduced carbon (such as graphite).
2006-06-28 15:36:59 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, it depends on the chemical consistency of the object and the way it is burned (how much oxygen & energy used for burning).
2006-06-28 14:53:47 · answer #2 · answered by bellerophon 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No - the entire chemistry is not identical, but one chemical element is always present - carbon.
2006-06-28 14:51:04 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't think so. Good question!
2006-06-29 16:25:35 · answer #4 · answered by spicy44 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋