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Heat increases the oxidation rate of a fuel-oxygen mixture until combustion occurs. Most fuels burn in the gaseous state and ignite when the vapors have mixed with oxygen. These vapors are produced when heat evaporates liquids and vaporizes solids. Fuels that burn completely convert into oxides such as water, carbon dioxide and nitrogen dioxide. Fuels that burn incompletely convert into toxic substances such as carbon monoxide, acidic free hydrogen and soot.

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