Combustion Flashcards
1
Q
What’s the equation for combustion?
A
Fuel + oxygen -> carbon dioxide + water (+heat)
2
Q
What’s in the fire triangle
A
Heat, oxygen and fuel
3
Q
What would happen if you removed something from the fire triangle?
A
A fire would stop
4
Q
What do hydrocarbons contain?
A
Hydrogen and carbon
5
Q
What are some examples of hydrocarbons?
A
Methane
Ethane
Propane
Butane
6
Q
Give an example of a hydrocarbon equation?
A
Methane + oxygen -> carbon dioxide + water
7
Q
What’s released in incomplete combustion?
A
Carbon monoxide
8
Q
Combustion =
A
Burning