Combustion Flashcards
1
Q
What type of reaction is combustion
A
A useful oxidation reaction. It is exothermic energy given out
2
Q
General word equation for combustion
A
Fuel + oxygen<carbon dioxide + water
3
Q
How could we test for the products of combustion
A
Limewater-changes from colourless to cloudy in the presence of carbon dioxide co2
Cobalt chloride paper changes from blue to pink in the presence of water
4
Q
In a combustion reaction , what does a substance react with
A
Oxygen
5
Q
How does complete combustion happen
A
Fuels burn when they react with oxygen in the air if there is plenty of air complete combustion happens
