Combustion

Question 1

What is combustion?

Answer 1

Combustion is the burning of a fuel with oxygen to release energy.

Question 2

What is oxidation?

Answer 2

Oxidation is when a substance reacts with oxygen to form an oxide.

Question 3

What is produced when fuels (conatins hydrogen and carbon) are burned?

Answer 3

H₂0 - dihydrogen monoxide (water)
CO₂ - carbon dioxide

Question 4

What is the gas used for barbeques?

Answer 4

Butane

Question 5

What is the word equation for combustion of butane?

Answer 5

Butane + oxygen —- carbon dioxide +water

Question 6

What is a fuel?

Answer 6

A fuel is a substance that is burned to release energy.