1.4.5 Combustion Flashcards
1
Q
What are the conditions for complete combustion to happen?
A
Happens when there is a good supply of oxygen
2
Q
What is the formula of complete combustion?
A
Alkane + O2 –> CO2 + H2O
3
Q
What are the conditions of incomplete combustion?
A
Happens when there is a limited supply of oxygen
4
Q
What is produced instead of carbon dioxide in incomplete combustion?
A
Either CO or C
5
Q
What is NOx?
A
When fuel ignites, nitrogen and oxygen can react to form various oxides of nitrogen
6
Q
How is acid rain formed using NO2?
A
Reacts with water vapor to produce nitric acid
7
Q
What does a catalytic converter provide?
A
A large surface area for reactions to occur on
