COMBUSTIONNN JAHH Flashcards
1
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All combustion reactions fall into the pattern
A
fuel + O2 → CO2 + H2O
2
Q
What are the products of combustion reactions?
A
The atoms of the reactants combine with oxygen to produce oxides.
3
Q
What are fuels?
A
Fuels are substances that release a lot of Energy (Heat) when combusted, Many fuels are hydrocarbons!
4
Q
Combustion of Hydrocarbons in an equation
A
Hydrocarbon + oxygen → carbon dioxide + water + energy
5
Q
when does incomplete combustion occur?
A
Incomplete combustion occurs when the supply of air or oxygen is poor. Water is still produced, but carbon monoxide and carbon are produced instead of carbon dioxide.
6
Q
general equation for incomplete combustion is:
A
hydrocarbon + oxygen → carbon monoxide + carbon + water
