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Burning Fuels Flashcards

1
Q

What happens when there’s plenty of oxygen about?

A

Hydrocarbons burn to produce only carbon dioxide and water

Hydrocarbon + oxygen –> carbon dioxide + water (+energy)

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What has happened to the hydrogen and carbon in the hydrocarbon in this reaction?

Hydrocarbon + oxygen –> carbon dioxide + water (+energy)

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Have both been oxidised

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What does complete combustion release?

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Lots of energy and only produces those two harmless waste products.

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When there’s plenty of oxygen, what colour flame does the gas burn with?

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A clear blue flame

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How do you test for CO2?

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Bubbling gas through limewater. It turns limewater milky

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If there isn’t enough oxygen, what will happen?

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The combustion will be incomplete

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7
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Is incomplete combustion safe?

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NO!

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What is produced by incomplete combustion?

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Carbon dioxide and water are still produced, but you can also get carbon monoxide and carbon

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9
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What sort of flame does incomplete combustion mean?

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A smoky yellow flame

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Does incomplete combustion produce more or less energy than complete combustion?

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Less energy

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What is carbon monoxide like?

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Colourless, odourless and very toxic gas

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12
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How are people killed every year due to incomplete combustion?

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Every year people are killed while they sleep

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When does complete combustion happen?

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When there’s plenty of oxygen

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14
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State equation for complete combustion

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Hydrocarbon + Oxygen –> Carbon Dioxide + Water

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15
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State equation for incomplete combustion

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Hydrocarbon + Oxygen –> Carbon + Carbon Monoxide + Carbon Dioxide + Water

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16
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What should you do to avoid incomplete combustion and having a faulty gas fire or boiler?

A

Regularly service gas appliances

17
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What is a clue that the fuel is not burning fully and producing incomplete combustion?

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The black carbon usually given off produces sooty marks

18
Q

What do you want when you’re burning a fuel for it to be safe?

A

Lot’s of oxygen

19
Q

What should you consider when choosing the best fuel?

A

Ease of Ignition
Energy Value
Ash and Smoke
Storage and Transport

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