Combustion Flashcards

1
Q

What’s the equation for combustion?

A

Fuel + oxygen -> carbon dioxide + water (+heat)

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2
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What’s in the fire triangle

A

Heat, oxygen and fuel

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3
Q

What would happen if you removed something from the fire triangle?

A

A fire would stop

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4
Q

What do hydrocarbons contain?

A

Hydrogen and carbon

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5
Q

What are some examples of hydrocarbons?

A

Methane
Ethane
Propane
Butane

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6
Q

Give an example of a hydrocarbon equation?

A

Methane + oxygen -> carbon dioxide + water

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7
Q

What’s released in incomplete combustion?

A

Carbon monoxide

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8
Q

Combustion =

A

Burning

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