Combustion Flashcards

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What is combustion?

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Combustion is a chemical reaction when fuel is heated and it reacts with oxygen.

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What is fuel?

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A substance which is burned to release energy.

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What is oxidation?

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A type of chemical reaction when a substance reacts with oxygen.

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What are the three parts of the triangle?

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Fuel, oxygen, and heat are needed for a fire.

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What happen if three-part and one are missing?

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Fire will not happen.

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What is the difference between combustion and burning?

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Nothing they are something combustion is the scientific word for burning.

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