Combustion Flashcards
1
Q
What is the main use of hydrocarbons?
A
burning them (combustion) to make fuel. combustion reactions release lots of energy when burned with oxygen
2
Q
What is complete combustion?
A
when a hydrocarbon reacts with enough oxygen to create carbon dioxide and water releasing loads of energy in the process
the hydrogen and carbon are being oxidised
3
Q
What type of reaction is complete combustion?
A
exothermic
4
Q
What is the word equation for combustion reactions?
A
hydrocarbon + oxygen -> carbon + water (+ energy)
you must balance these equations
5
Q
What is incomplete combustion?
A
combustion when there isn’t enough oxygen available, with possible products of carbon monoxide, carbon, carbon dioxide and water
