Combustion 😭

Question 1

What are the products of complete combustion

Answer 1

Carbon dioxide and water

Question 2

What are products of incomplete combustion

Answer 2

Soot (Carbon) and Carbon Monoxide (CO)

Question 3

What are the dangers of carbon monoxide

Answer 3

Colourless, odourless, toxic to humans as it binds to the haemoglobin in the blood and limits the body’s ability to carry oxygen

Question 4

Problems with soot

Answer 4

Can block jets, can be a health risk

Question 5

What happens if you don’t a big enough supply of air during combustion

Answer 5

Incomplete combustion occurs - forms carbon monoxide (CO) and Soot (C)

Question 6

What environmental problem is associated with burning fuels with sulfur impurities

Answer 6

Sulfur reacts to form sulfur oxide, sulfur oxide dissolves in water vapour in atmosphere and forms acid rain. Can harm plants, animals and buildings, especially those made of limestone