Combustion Flashcards
1
Q
What is a hydrocarbon
A
a compound containing only hydrogen and carbon atoms
2
Q
What is combustion
A
an oxidation reaction
3
Q
what is the equation for a hydrocarbon which combusts in enough oxygen
A
hydrocarbon + oxygen —> carbon dioxide and water
4
Q
what is the equation for a hydrocarbon which combusts in low oxygen
A
Hydrocarbon + limited oxygen –> carbon monoxide + water
5
Q
what is the equation for a hydrocarbon which combusts with little to no oxygen
A
hydrocarbon + minimal oxygen —> carbon + water
6
Q
what is it called when a hydrocarbon doesn’t produce carbon dioxide after combustion
A
incomplete combustion
