Combustion Flashcards
1
Q
What is a hydrocarbon
A
A molecule/compound containing carbon and hydrogen, chemically bonded together
2
Q
What is the the main source of hydrocarbons
A
Crude oil
3
Q
What is crude oil
A
A mixture of different hydrocarbons and small amounts of other sunstances
4
Q
What can hydrocarbons be used for
A
Heating,cooking,drying,transportation
5
Q
What is combustion
A
A chemical reaction between hydrocarbons and oxygens
6
Q
Chemical equation for hydrocarbon and oxygen
A
CH4+2O2 —>CO2+2H20
7
Q
How to test for presence of water
A
Add water to Anhydrous copper sulfate—turns white to blue
8
Q
How to test for carbon dioxide
A
Bubble gas through limewater—turns clear to cloudy