Reactions 8.5 Flashcards
(7 cards)
1
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What is combustion?
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Chemical reaction, where a substance gives out light and heat. It is also burning.
2
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Decomposition is…..
A
A chemical reaction where more than one substance breaks down to form a product.
3
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What is meant by the term fossils fuel?
A
A fossil fuels are fuels such as oil, natural gas, coal and petrol
4
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Fossil fuels are non-……….
A
Renewable
5
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Non -renewable means….
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They cannot be replaced and one they will run out.
6
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What is a fuel?
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A fuel is a substance that stores energy in a chemical store.
7
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Solar energy, tidal energy, wind energy
A
These are all examples of renewable energy resources as they can be made over a short timescale
