Which gas is needed for burning?

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A Oxygen
B Carbon dioxide
C Nitrogen
D Helium

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Answer: A. Oxygen

Fire needs oxygen from the air to keep burning. That is why covering a flame with a lid puts it out: the oxygen gets used up. Carbon dioxide puts fires out instead.

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