Combustion Flashcards

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1
Q

What are the similarities between combustion and respiration

A

They both
Need oxygen
Need a fuel
Release energy

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When does Combustion take place

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Combustion takes place when fuel, most commonly a fossil fuel, reacts with the oxygen in air to produce heat

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True/False

Respiration is “Breathing in and Out”

A

False

Respiration is !NOT! “Breathing in and out”

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True/False

Aerobic Respiration needs plenty of oxygen

A

True

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True/False

Anaerobic Respiration doesn’t use oxygen at all

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True

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True/False

Anaerobic Respiration in plants aren’t different at all

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False

Anaerobic Respiration is slightly different in plants

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What happens in Anaerobic Respiration

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In Anaerobic Respiration, glucose breaks down without oxygen. The chemical reaction transfers energy from glucose to the cell

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