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Ch 2. Carbon based Fuels Flashcards

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What is the definition of a fuel?

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A substance with stored energy

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what are the two main categories of fuels?

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fossil fuels and bio fuels

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What is the equation for photosynthesis and what does it produce?

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The process that coverts light into energy into chemical energy

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Provide the balanced equation for the oxidation of glucose during cellular respiration.

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How is bioethanol produced and why is it considered a more sustainable transport fuel?

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Explain the difference between exothermic and endothermic reactions

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how are exothermic and endothermic reactions
represented in energy profile diagrams

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What are the key components of combustion reactions and why are they considered exothermic?

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How can the enthalpy change (∆H) be calculated for a chemical reaction?

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Convert the following energy values to kilojoules: a) 0.180 MJ, b) 1.5 × 10^6 J, c) 10.0 J, d) 2.0 × 10^(-3) J.

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What is the difference between an exothermic and endothermic reaction in terms of enthalpy changes?

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What is an energy profile diagram and how does it represent the energy changes during a reaction?

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Describe the characteristics of an exothermic reaction and label the activation energy (EA) and ∆H on the energy profile diagram.

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Explain the characteristics of an endothermic reaction and label the activation energy (EA) and ∆H on the energy profile diagram.

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What happens to the EA and ∆H sizes when an exothermic reaction is reversed?

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What happens to the EA and ∆H sizes when an endothermic reaction is reversed?

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17
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Define a fuel and provide examples of fossil fuels mentioned in the document.

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How are fossil fuels formed and why are they considered non-renewable resources?

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19
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Provide the balanced equation for the complete combustion of coal and the energy released during the process.

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20
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What is the first law of thermodynamics and how does it relate to the combustion of coal?

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Explain the energy conversion process in coal-fired power stations and its role in generating electricity.

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