Energy Changes Flashcards
1
Q
Combustion
A
when a fuel reacts with oxygen
2
Q
Complete Combustion
A
combustion that only produces carbon dioxide and water
3
Q
Incomplete Combustion
A
combustion where there is not enough oxygen, producing carbon monoxide
4
Q
Efficiency
A
how much something can produce compared to its theoretical output
5
Q
Endothermic Reaction
A
reactions that cause a decrease in temperature, take energy in and form bonds
6
Q
Exothermic Reactions
A
reactions that cause an increase in temperature, give energy out and break bonds
7
Q
Flammable
A
something that can burn
8
Q
Heat Energy
A
mass x 4.2 x change in temperature
9
Q
Renewable
A
something that can be used repeatedly and won’t run out
