1
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What is a fuel?
A
A chemical store of energy that can be easily released
2
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What is energy?
A
The ability to do work
3
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What is a hydrocarbon?
A
A substance that only contains hydrogen and carbon
4
Q
What is oxidation?
A
To react with oxygen to form a compound
5
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What is combustion?
A
Burning to release energy
6
Q
Eqt for the reaction of hydrogen and oxygen
A
Hydrogen + oxygen -> water
7
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Eqt for the combustion of hydrocarbons
A
Hydrocarbon (fuel) + oxygen -> carbon dioxide + water
8
Q
Three things to create fire
A
Oxygen, fuel, heat
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