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The chemical equation below summarizes the burning of a fossil fuel.

Fossil fuel + oxygen gas →
+ water + heat
Which substance belongs in the blank in the equation?
O A. Lactic acid
O B. Carbon dioxide
O C. Nitrogen
D. Ammonia

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Answer: B. Carbon Dioxide

Step-by-step explanation:

Fossil fuel can release methane and other hydrocarbon. The reaction is processed between methane and oxygen in the air. When this reaction takes place the result is Carbon dioxide, water, and lots of energy (heat)

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