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is Sugar (C6H12O6) and oxygen gas (O2) combine to form carbon dioxide (CO2) and water (H2O) a chemical reaction?

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Answer:

The answer to your question is Yes, it is a chemical reaction

Step-by-step explanation:

A chemical reaction is a process that involves a rearrangement of the atoms and molecules of the reactants to form products.

In your question, sugar and oxygen are transformed into carbon dioxide and water that process is the definition of a chemical reaction.

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C₆H₁₂O₆ + 9O₂ ⇒ 6CO₂ + 6H₂O

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