Energy from the Combustion of Fuels

Question 2

What is complete combustion?

Answer 2

When combustion occurs in sufficient oxygen producing CO2 (carbon dioxide) and H2O from fuel and oxygen

Question 3

What is incomplete combustion?

Answer 3

When combustion occurs in insufficient oxygen producing CO (carbon monoxide) and H20 from fuel and oxygen

Question 4

What is bomb calorimetry used for?

Answer 4

Bomb calorimetry is used to measure the heat energy released by combustion reactions