Neutrilization and the combustion of hydrocarbons Flashcards
What does the pH scale range to
0-14
Bases are found where on the pH scale
Above 7
Where are acids found on the pH scale
Below 7
what are the products of a complete combustion?
ALWAYS carbon dioxide and water (CO2, H2O
What are the products of an incomplete combustion
- Carbon Monoxide and water
- carbon and water
What is known as the silent killer?
Carbon Monoxide
How is carbon monoxide often produced
By faulty gas appliances that is why it is extremely important to constantly check them and have them checked
What are the things that you can do if you are subject to carbon monixide posioning
- Go outside immediaely
- pressurized oxygen chamber (hyperbaric therapy)
- breathing in of pure oxygen
What is hyperbaric therapy
the act of being placed in a pressurized oxygen chambers. the air pressure of the chambers is two to 3 times higher than normal.
Soot black, and yellow flame
incomplete combustion