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Burning Fuels Flashcards

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What does there need to be plenty of for complete combustion?

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Oxygen

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What is complete combustion?

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Burning hydrocarbon in oxygen produces only carbon dioxide and water (+energy)

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What colour flame indicates complete combustion?

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Blue

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Incomplete combustion happens when …..

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There is not enough oxygen

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What is given off when combustion is incomplete?

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Waste products of carbon monoxide and carbon

Smoky yellow flame

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Why is incomplete combustion dangerous in boilers?

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Carbon monoxide is colourless and odourless + kills

People are poisoned without realising

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