Combustion Flashcards
1
Q
What is combustion?
A
Combustion is the burning of a fuel
2
Q
When does complete combustion occur?
A
Complete combustion occurs in the excess of oxygen
3
Q
What are the products of complete combustion?
A
Carbon dioxide and water
4
Q
What are the products of incomplete combustion?
A
Carbon monoxide + water/ carbon + water
5
Q
What are the 3 types of fossil fuels?
A
Coal, wood and oil
6
Q
What is the test for carbon dioxide?
A
Limewater turns milky
7
Q
What is necessary to burn something?
A
Oxygen, heat and fuel
8
Q
Word equation for complete combustion
A
hydrocarbon + oxygen > carbon dioxide + water
9
Q
Word equation for incomplete combustion
A
hydrocarbon + oxygen > carbon monoxide (carbon) + water
