combustion Flashcards
(5 cards)
1
Q
main source of hydrocarbons
A
crude oil
2
Q
what is crude oil
A
a mixture of different hydrocarbons and a small amount of other substances
3
Q
uses for hydrocarbons
A
fuel, manufacturing materials such as rubber and fibre and lubricants
4
Q
what is combustion
A
combustion is when a fuel is heated in the presence of oxygen and reacts with said oxygen
5
Q
formula for COMPLETE combustion
A
[insert hydrocarbons (e.g pentane) + oxygen —> carbon dioxide + water
