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What element gives fossil fuel its energy

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Hello, Combustion occurs when fossil fuels are burned, and the elements in the fossil fuels oxidize, or combine with oxygen. When coal is burned, the carbon oxidizes to form carbon dioxide, or CO2. Hope That Helps!

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