combustion Flashcards
1
Q
what is the fire triangle
A
The fire triangle - Heat, Fuel, & Oxygen
2
Q
what is combustion, coal and methane
A
Combustion = Burning,Combustion is a chemical reaction that involves the addition of oxygen.
Coal - Mostly Carbon
Methane = CH4
3
Q
what is an incomplete vs complete reaction
A
☆Incomplete Reaction - Not enough Oxygen, Produces Water and Carbon Dioxide or Carbon Monoxide or Carbon.
☆Complete Reaction - Enough Oxygen leads to the production of Carbon Dioxide and Water.