Combustion Reactions Flashcards
1
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Describe an undesirable health consequence from the production of carbon soot.
A
Carbon soot particles irritate the lungs. Soot can cause respiratory problems (asthma) and clog arteries leading to heart disease.
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Describe the harmful effects from the production of carbon monoxide.
A
CO is a poisonous gas which forms a stable compound with the hemoglobin protein, preventing oxygen being carried to the parts of the body that need it. This starves organs of oxygen and the person can die of suffocation.
2
Q
Explain a condensation reaction.
A
Dicarboxylic acid and either dimene or dialcohol react and form either an amide link, or an ester link. Water is produced as a by-product, meaning it is a condensation reaction.
