2007-12-10 08:44:31 · 5 answers · asked by Nana Ama H 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Chemistry
Dear Nana Ama,
Nope.
Combustion only COMBINES atoms [An oxidizer and a flue] at a CHEMICAL level. The atoms remain intact.
Atoms CAN be split into smaller atoms of a totally different material. [IE Helium can be split into Hydrogen.] it's called nuclear fission.
The only way I am aware of to COMPLETELY destroy an atom, leaving behind ONLY energy, is by matter, antimatter fusion.
Hugs,
PennyAnn
2007-12-10 09:01:22 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
No, you can change it from on type of chemical through a reaction (like 2(H-O-H) to 2(H-H) +O-O) and release energy but matter is not destroyed.
2007-12-10 08:49:37 · answer #2 · answered by Sulfol1 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No. The Law of Conservation of Matter states that matter cannot be created nor destroyed. It can only change form.
2007-12-10 08:47:43 · answer #3 · answered by lhvinny 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Matter is NEVER destroyed, nor is it created. Matter can be altered in its form, or, IF you are using nuclear reactions, converted to energy.
2007-12-10 08:51:42 · answer #4 · answered by Stephen H 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
no
2007-12-10 08:47:06 · answer #5 · answered by ferrous lad 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋