Why do fatty acids burn in the presence of carbon?

[physicisttobe]

Homework Statement:

fatty acids and carbon

Relevant Equations:

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Hi everyone!

Do you know why fatty acids burn in the presence of carbon? I found some explanations on the internet but they didn't help me. Can you explain me (in simple terms) why fatty acids burn in the presence of carbon ?

 

[Borek]

No idea what you mean. Not only they contain carbon by themselves, all they need to burn is oxygen.