L3: Combustion Reaction Flashcards
1
Q
What is combustion?
A
Combustion is a scientific term for burning - it is a type of reaction
2
Q
What are the 3 things needed for combustion?
A
Oxygen, fuel and heat
3
Q
What are the two types of combustion?
A
Complete combustion and incomplete combustion
4
Q
Products of the complete combustion of a hydrocarbon?
A
Carbon dioxide and water
5
Q
What are the products of the incomplete combustion of a hydrocarbon?
A
Carbon dioxide, carbon particulates and water
6
Q
What are the products of the incomplete combustion of coal?
A
Carbon dioxide and carbon particulates
7
Q
What is the product of the complete combustion of coal?
A
Carbon dioxide