6.9 Types Of Chemical Reactions: Combustion Flashcards
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Complete combustion ?
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A combustion reaction of hydrocarbons that uses all the available fuel and produces only carbon dioxide, water, and energy
(CO2 + H2O + energy)
Eg.) Methane: CH4 + 2O2 (g) —> CO2 + 2H2O + energy
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Combustion?
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The rapid reaction of a substance with oxygen
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Incomplete Combustion?
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A combustion reaction of hydrocarbons that may produce carbon monoxide, carbon, carbon dioxide, soot, water, and energy; occurs when the oxygen supply is limited
Eg.) Butane Gas : C4H10 + 5O2 —> 2CO2 + 5H20 + CO + C
