burning hydrocarbons Flashcards
1
Q
what type of energy is released when you burn hydrocarbons in a combustion reaction
A
heat energy
2
Q
what is a combustion reaction
A
it is a exothermic reaction
3
Q
what are the products when you burn hydrocarbons in plenty of oxygen (complete combustion)
A
you get carbon dioxide and water only
4
Q
what are the products produced in incomplete combustion
A
carbon monoxide and carbon in the form of soot and carbon dioxide and water
5
Q
why does incomplete combustion happen
A
when there is not enough oxygen
