2.3 Energy from fuels Flashcards

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What is meant by an exothermic reaction?

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A reaction that releases heat to the surroundings

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What is meant by an endothermic reaction?

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A reaction that takes in heat from the surroundings

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3
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What is meant by combustion?

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A substance reacting with oxygen and releasing energy

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4
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What are the products of complete combustion?

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Carbon dioxide and water

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5
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What are the products of incomplete combustion of a fuel?

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Carbon monoxide and water

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6
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What apparatus can be used to calculate the energy released by a fuel?>

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7
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Why is the lab value of energy released from a fuel less than the book value?

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  • Heat loss to surroundings
  • Incomplete combustion
  • Evaporation of fuel
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8
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How is the value of energy released by a fuel calculated?

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