combustion Flashcards

1
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when complete combustion is occurring what colour is the Bunsen burner flame

A

blue

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2
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define complete combustion

A

combustion in the presence of sufficient oxygen

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3
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what products does complete combustion form

A

carbon dioxide + water

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4
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what color is the flame of the Bunsen burner when incomplete combustion is occurring

A

orange

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5
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define incomplete combustion

A

combustion in the presence of insufficient oxygen

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6
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what products does incomplete combustion form

A

carbon monoxide + water

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7
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why is carbon monoxide dangerous for humans

A

it binds to haemoglobin meaning oxygen can’t bind to it but also blood cells can’t release the carbon monoxide and it is toxic causing symptoms like nausea and tiredness

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8
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write the symbol equation for complete combustion of methane

A

CH4 + 2O2 —> CO2 + 2H20

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9
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write the symbol equation for the incomplete combustion of methane

A

2CH4 + 3CO2 —> 2CO + 4H20

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