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What happens to the atoms that make up ethanol as it burns?

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the burning of ethanon is an exothermic reaction.

exothermic = releases heat.

knowing this, we can see that the atoms are released into the atmosphere, it then reacts with oxygen, producing cardon dioxide, water, and heat.

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