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Using Carbon Fuels Flashcards

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What is the formula for hydrogen atoms reacting with oxygen?

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Hydrocarbon+oxygen=carbon dioxide+water

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When does complete combustion happen?

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When there’s plenty of oxygen

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What is the formula for incomplete combustion?

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Hydrocarbon+oxygen=carbon dioxide+water+carbon monoxide+carbon

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What is a fuel?

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A substance that reacts with oxygen to release useful energy

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When does incomplete combustion occur?

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When there’s a lack of oxygen. It gives less energy than compete combustion. Makes soot

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