This is called an activity series. Sala s reactions of copper. A tree grows by converting sugars to cellulose in a reaction called photosynthesis. The basic reaction is the formation of starch a building block of cellulose form carbon dioxide and water. 6O 2 combined with a complex series of reactions catalyzed by chlorophyll, the green coloring matter of plants.
Combustion is reaction of a substance with oxygen in the air to produce heat and light.
Carbonates such as limestone react with acids to form carbon dioxide.