8.8 Flashcards
1
Q
What is another name for combustion?
A
Burning.
2
Q
What does combustion consist of?
A
Combustion is a chemical reaction in which a fuel reacts with oxygen to produce a large amount of heat very quickly.
3
Q
What are the products of combustion (usually)?
A
The products of combustion are usually carbon dioxide and water.
4
Q
What is energy produced from combustion usually released as?
A
Heat energy & light energy, & sometimes sound energy.
5
Q
What is a fuel?
A
A substance that will undergo a chemical reaction in which a large amount of useful energy is produced at a fast but controllable rate.
