C1 - Using carbon fuels Flashcards
Why is a fuel chosen?
- energy value
- ease of use
- cost
- pollution caused
- availability
- storage
What is the word equation for complete combustion?
Fuel + Oxygen = Carbon Dioxide + Water
What is incomplete combustion?
Incomplete combustion is when there is not enough oxygen during the reaction.
What is the word equation for incomplete combustion?
Fuel + Oxygen = Carbon Monoxide + Water
What is the test for carbon dioxide?
Using limewater to see if it goes cloudy.
What is the test for water?
Cobalt chloride paper which changes colour when there is water.
Why is carbon monoxide a problem?
It is poisonous and can kill.
Which bunsen burner flame transfers the most energy?
The blue flame.
What are the advantages to complete combustion?
It releases more energy and less pollution is produced.
What are the problems linked with coal?
It can cause acid rain as it produces sulfur dioxide.
What does acid rain do?
Acid rain damages buildings, erodes statues, kills fish and trees.
Write a balanced equation for the complete combustion of propane, C3H8.
C3H8 + 5O2 = 3CO2 + 4H2O
