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Question 1

List 2 factors to be considered when choosing a fuel

Answer 1

energy value/efficiency, availability, storage needs, cost, toxcicity, pollution created or ease of use

Question 2

Give the balanced symbol equation for the complete combusion of butane

Answer 2

2 C4H10 + 13 O2 = 10 H2O + 8 CO2

Question 3

Give the balanced symbol equation for the incomplete combustion of propane

Answer 3

2 C3H8 + 7 O2 = 6 CO + 8 H2O

Question 4

Why is the amount of fossil fuels being burnt increasing

Answer 4

The world population is increasing and their usage is growing in developing countries