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The burning of steel wool is a chemical reaction with ____ in the air.

nitrogen

oxygen

carbon dioxide

helium

I think it is oxygen but I want to make sure.

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I believe you're right, since the burning of the steel wool will cause the iron to react with the oxygen and create iron oxide, which will release heat
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yes it is oxygen it is right i had this question on my test before

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