Biofuels Flashcards
1
Q
What are biofuels?
A
Biofuels are made from plants, meaning that they are renewable
2
Q
What are the properties of a good fuel?
A
- easy to ignite and keep alight
- not produce to much ash
- releases a lot of energy
- easy to store and transport
- cheap to produce and use
3
Q
Define FERMENTATION
A
It is the name given to the process that used the enzymes in yeast cells to convert plant carbohydrate into ethanol
4
Q
What are the problems with using hydrogen as a fuel?
A
It is very flammable and explosive
5
Q
How can you measure the energy released from a fuel?
A
Using a bunsen burner and a calorimeter
