Combustion Flashcards
1
Q
When does Complete Combustion happen?
A
When there;s plenty of oxygen
2
Q
When there’s plenty of Oxygen about. what happens?
A
Hydrocarbons burn to produce only Carbon Dioxide and Water
3
Q
What does Complete Combustion do?
A
Releases lots of energy and only produces Carbon Dioxide and Water
4
Q
What happens in ‘Incomplete Combustion’?
A
Carbon Dioxide and Water are still made, but you can also get Carbon Monoxide and Water
5
Q
How does ‘Incomplete Combustion’ take place?
A
When there isn’t enough oxygen
6
Q
What is ‘Carbon Monoxide’?
A
Very toxic gas that you can’t see or smell
