combustion Flashcards
when complete combustion is occurring what colour is the Bunsen burner flame
blue
define complete combustion
combustion in the presence of sufficient oxygen
what products does complete combustion form
carbon dioxide + water
what color is the flame of the Bunsen burner when incomplete combustion is occurring
orange
define incomplete combustion
combustion in the presence of insufficient oxygen
what products does incomplete combustion form
carbon monoxide + water
why is carbon monoxide dangerous for humans
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
write the symbol equation for complete combustion of methane
CH4 + 2O2 —> CO2 + 2H20
write the symbol equation for the incomplete combustion of methane
2CH4 + 3CO2 —> 2CO + 4H20