Combustion Flashcards
1
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Combustion definition
A
Chemical reaction where 2 different chemicals react together to make 2 new chemicals
2
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3 things that keep fire going (start fire)
A
Heat, fuel, oxygen
3
Q
How to stop a fire
A
Remove at least 1 factor from fire triangle
4
Q
What is fuel
A
Chemical substance from which stored energy can be transferred usefully to make things happen
5
Q
Example of fuel
A
Hydrogen
6
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Oxidation definition
A
When a substance reacts with oxygen to produce an oxide
7
Q
What are Hydrocarbons
A
Compounds that contain only hydrogen and carbon
8
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What are fossil fuels
A
Materials formed naturally by the remains of dead plants and animals
9
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Example of hydrocarbons
A
Petrol, diesel
10
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Examples of fossil fuels
A
Petrol, diesel
11
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Exothermic
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Releases energy that we feel as heat
12
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Example of exothermic
A
Combustion
