Fill in the Blanks Fill in the Blanks: Understanding Combustion and FlameOnline version Test your knowledge on combustion processes and flames in this engaging fill-in-the-blanks game! by Demetrius Sam Daniel 1 fire air itself oxygen Combustion is a chemical reaction in which a substance reacts with to produce heat and light . 2 burning arson fire combustio The process of burning paper , wood , or ethanol is also known as 3 Ethanol Paper Candle Coal is an example of a clean - burning fuel because it produces very little smoke . 4 patience fire ethanol heat fuel lightning The three components necessary for combustion are , oxygen , and .