SC20d Complete and Incomplete Combustion Flashcards

1
Q

combustion?

A

chemical reaction in which a compound reacts with oxygen​

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2
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complete combustion?

A

combustion of hydrocarbons with enough oxygen present to convert all the fuel into carbon dioxide and water

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3
Q

test for water?

A

blue cobalt chloride paper goes pink

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4
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test for carbon dioxide?

A

limewater goes cloudy

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5
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incomplete combustion?

A

when a substance reacts only partially with oxygen

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6
Q

incomplete combustion for:
methane + oxygen →

A

carbon monoxide + water
or carbon + water

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7
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complete combustion for:
methane + water →

A

carbon dioxide + water

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8
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what type of poison is carbon monoxide?

A

respiratory poison - toxic

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9
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carbon monoxide vs human senses

A

~invisible
~soundless
~odourless

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10
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what does carbon monoxide do in the body?

A

binds with the haemoglobin in red blood cells stopping oxygen from being absorbed

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11
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example of incomplete combustion in appliances

A

boiler - carbon produced from incomplete combustion blocks jets and makes burning of gas inefficient

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