Combustion Flashcards
1
Q
What is combustion?
A
It is another word for burning and is a chemical reaction.
2
Q
What is an exothermic reaction?
A
energy is transferred from the chemical energy store of a fuel, such as wood, to the surrounding.
3
Q
What is the importance of combustion?
A
- It can provide light and heat for humanity and electricity
- Provides oxygen as a product of reaction
- Heating
- For cooking
- Actual energy in our body
4
Q
What is the fire triangle?
A
Heat, oxygen and fuel.
5
Q
What is incomplete combustion?
A
Occurs when there is a poor supply of oxygen. Less energy is released and instead of carbon dioxide, carbon monoxide can be produced.
