Combustion Flashcards
What are fuels?
Fuels are substances that release energy when burned
What is burning hydro carbon fuels in oxygen called?
Combustion
Haemoglobin
The red, iron-containing pigment found in red blood cells
Oxidation
A reaction in which oxygen is added to a chemical; loss of electrons by an atom or negative iron
What is the best way to find out water and carbon dioxide?
If the limewater goes cloudy
What does carbon monoxide do to your blood?
It replaces the oxygen in your blood
Where does carbon dioxide go in the human body?
Carbon dioxide goes to the heart, brain and other vital organs in the body
What can large amounts of carbon dioxide do to your health?
Make you suffocate and make you unconscious
What can soot do to your health?
Soot can cause heart disease
