Chemistry · Electronic concepts of oxidation and reduction, redox reactions, oxidation number, rules for assigning oxidation number and balancing of redox reactions

By undergoing what process, chemical fuel releases its energy?

By undergoing what process, chemical fuel releases its energy?

  • A. Reduction
  • B. Oxidation
  • C. Electrolysis
  • D. Redox reaction

Step-by-step solution

Chemical fuels, such as hydrocarbons, release energy primarily through oxidation reactions, typically combustion with oxygen, where the fuel is oxidized (loses electrons), producing heat and light.
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