combustion

Question 1

what is combustion

Answer 1

a chemical reaction between a fuel and an oxidant, involving the production of light and heat. These reactions normally produce fire but can also produce expolsions.

Question 2

what is a hydrocarbon

Answer 2

a type of compound that combusts extremely well. hydrocarbons are fuels commonly used in combustion reactions.

Question 3

what is complete combustion

Answer 3

when the chemical reaction takes place where there is a sufficient amount of oxygen, allowing the complete oxidation of fuel. Produces a high amount of energy and carbon dioxide and water

Question 4

what is incomplete combustion

Answer 4

when a chemical reaction takes place where there is an insufficient amount of oxygen, allowing incomplete oxidation of fuel, Produces a low amount of energy and water and carbon monoxide or carbon or hydrogen gas instead of carbon