Fuels Flashcards
To Be Able To Understand The Different Aspects Of Fuels And There Uses (7 cards)
What is Burning Hydrocarbons?
Burning Hydrocarbons (like methane, propane, or gasoline) is a Combustion Reaction, where the Hydrocarbon reacts with Oxygen to produce Carbon Dioxide, Water and sometimes Energy (usually as heat and light).
What is the General Combustion Reaction for Hydrocarbons?
The General Combustion Reaction for Hydrocarbon is Hydrocarbon + Oxygen -> Carbon Dioxide + Water (+Energy).
What is the Chemical Test for Water?
The Chemical Test for Water involves using Anhydrous Copper Sulfate:
Add a few drops of the liquid to Anhydrous Copper Sulfate (Anhydrous Copper Sulfate is naturally a White Powder). If Water is present, the Anhydrous Copper Sulfate will turn from White to Blue.
What is the Chemical Test for Carbon Dioxide?
The Chemical Test for Carbon Dioxide is:
Bubble the Gas through Limewater. If Carbon Dioxide is present, the Limewater will turn from Colourless to Milky or Cloudy.
What are the differences between Complete and Incomplete Combustion?
The differences between Complete and Incomplete Combustion is that a Complete Combustion’s flame colour will be a Roaring Blue however and Incomplete Combustion’s flame colour will be Yellow/Orange. Complete Combustion has a plentiful supply of Oxygen available whereas Incomplete Combustion has a limited supply of Oxygen available. Complete Combustion’s Products are Carbon Dioxide and Water however Incomplete Combustions Products are Carbon and Water.
What is the Reaction of an Acid and a Metal?
The Reaction of an Acid and a Metal is:
Acid + Metal -> Salt + Hydrogen
What is the Reaction of an Acid and a Metal Carbonate?
The Reaction of an Acid and a Metal Carbonate is:
Acid + Metal Carbonate -> Salt + Carbon Dioxide + Water
