Combustion Flashcards
1
Q
What is the forumla for complete combustion?
A
[Hydrocarbon] + Oxygen —-> Carbon Dioxide +Water
2
Q
What are the products if oxygen and propane react?
A
Carbon Dioxide & Water
3
Q
Why are oxides of nitrogen formed in car engines?
A
The really high temperatures inside car engines are optimal for oxygen and nitrogen to react together
4
Q
What happens to sulfur that is released from burning fossil fuels in car engines?
A
Sulfur is oxidised into sulfur dioxide and dissolves in rainwater, causing acid rain.
5
Q
What happens when there isn’t enough oxygen inside a car engine?
A
Incomplete combustion
