Combustion Flashcards

1
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What is a fuel?

A

A fuel is a substance which releases energy when burnt

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2
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What is combustion?

A

Combustion is the chemical name for burning

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3
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What gas is essential for burning?

A

Oxygen

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4
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Name the three elements needed for burning

A

Oxygen, Fuel, and Heat

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5
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What is a Hydrocarbon?

A

A compound made from Hydrogen and carbon

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6
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What is complete combustion?

A

Burning a hydrocarbon in a plentiful supply of oxygen produces carbon dioxide and water

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7
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What is incomplete combustion?

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When a hydrocarbon is burned in a limited supply of oxygen, carbon monoxide and soot (unburnt carbon) are formed as well as carbon dioxide and water. This is known as incomplete combustion

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8
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What are the products of complete combustion?

A

Carbon Dioxide and Water

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9
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What are the products of incomplete combustion?

A

Carbon Monoxide and Water

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