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What is combustion?
What is combustion?
- A reaction that occurs without energy
- A chemical reaction that does not involve oxygen
- A reaction that produces only carbon
- A process where fuel burns in oxygen (correct)
What is a greenhouse gas?
What is a greenhouse gas?
Any of several gases that allow solar radiation to pass through the atmosphere but absorb radiation emitted by Earth.
What defines an organic compound?
What defines an organic compound?
A molecular compound that contains one or more carbon-carbon bonds and often one or more carbon-hydrogen bonds.
What is air pollution?
What is air pollution?
What occurs during complete combustion of a hydrocarbon?
What occurs during complete combustion of a hydrocarbon?
What characterizes incomplete combustion of a hydrocarbon?
What characterizes incomplete combustion of a hydrocarbon?
Propane is an organic compound.
Propane is an organic compound.
What gases contribute to climate change?
What gases contribute to climate change?
What is Earth's most abundant fuel?
What is Earth's most abundant fuel?
Hydrocarbons are made up of only hydrogen and carbon.
Hydrocarbons are made up of only hydrogen and carbon.
Where are most hydrocarbons extracted from?
Where are most hydrocarbons extracted from?
All hydrocarbons burn, provided they are hot enough and have sufficient oxygen.
All hydrocarbons burn, provided they are hot enough and have sufficient oxygen.
How is the combustion of hydrocarbons classified?
How is the combustion of hydrocarbons classified?
What are the products of hydrocarbons during combustion?
What are the products of hydrocarbons during combustion?
What is the general unbalanced chemical equation for the combustion of a hydrocarbon?
What is the general unbalanced chemical equation for the combustion of a hydrocarbon?
When does complete combustion usually occur?
When does complete combustion usually occur?
Why is complete combustion ideal for burning fuel?
Why is complete combustion ideal for burning fuel?
The blue flame of a gas stove is evidence of incomplete combustion.
The blue flame of a gas stove is evidence of incomplete combustion.
Example of a hydrocarbon fuel?
Example of a hydrocarbon fuel?
When does incomplete combustion of hydrocarbons occur?
When does incomplete combustion of hydrocarbons occur?
What are the characteristics of flames resulting from incomplete combustion?
What are the characteristics of flames resulting from incomplete combustion?
What does incomplete combustion produce?
What does incomplete combustion produce?
What harmful elements are released by incomplete combustion?
What harmful elements are released by incomplete combustion?
What is soot?
What is soot?
What is required for complete combustion of heptane?
What is required for complete combustion of heptane?
Concerns related to incomplete combustion include?
Concerns related to incomplete combustion include?
What are hydrocarbons composed of?
What are hydrocarbons composed of?
What determines whether the combustion of hydrocarbons is complete or incomplete?
What determines whether the combustion of hydrocarbons is complete or incomplete?
When is oxygen abundant in combustion?
When is oxygen abundant in combustion?
Complete or incomplete combustion produces more energy?
Complete or incomplete combustion produces more energy?
What is the general equation for complete combustion of a hydrocarbon?
What is the general equation for complete combustion of a hydrocarbon?
In what condition does incomplete combustion occur?
In what condition does incomplete combustion occur?
What products are formed from incomplete combustion?
What products are formed from incomplete combustion?
Incomplete combustion can be represented by a single balanced chemical equation.
Incomplete combustion can be represented by a single balanced chemical equation.
What can synthetic materials produce when burned?
What can synthetic materials produce when burned?
Study Notes
Combustion
- Definition: A chemical reaction where a fuel burns in the presence of oxygen, producing combustion products and often a flame.
- Types: Complete combustion and incomplete combustion.
Greenhouse Gases
- Definition: Gases that allow solar radiation to pass through the atmosphere but absorb radiation emitted by Earth, trapping thermal energy and contributing to global warming.
Organic Compounds
- Definition: Molecular compounds containing one or more carbon-carbon bonds and often carbon-hydrogen bonds. Example: Propane.
Air Pollution
- Definition: Presence of harmful chemicals and particles in the atmosphere that adversely affect living organisms and the environment.
Complete Combustion
- Characterized by sufficient oxygen supply; produces carbon dioxide, water, and energy.
- Cleanest and hottest burning method: Produces blue flame, indicating complete combustion.
- General equation: CxHy + O2(g) → CO2(g) + H2O(g) + energy.
Incomplete Combustion
- Occurs with limited oxygen supply; produces a variety of products including carbon dioxide, carbon monoxide, soot, and water.
- Flames are often sooty, yellow, and cooler compared to complete combustion.
- General equation cannot be singularly represented due to variability in products.
- Key concerns:
- Releases less energy than complete combustion, making fuel less efficient.
- Produces toxic particles and carbon monoxide, posing inhalation hazards.
Hydrocarbons
- Composed only of hydrogen and carbon; primarily sourced from coal, oil, and natural gas.
- All hydrocarbons can burn if they reach a high enough temperature with sufficient oxygen.
- Common examples: Heptane, Ethyne (C2H2).
Environmental Impact
- Incomplete combustion releases harmful by-products, making it detrimental to health and the environment.
- Concerns arise from the inhalation of soot particles and carbon monoxide during processes like driving or BBQing in enclosed areas.
Summary on Combustion Products
- Products of complete combustion: carbon dioxide (CO2), water (H2O), and energy.
- Products of incomplete combustion include soot, carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide, and water.
Overall Implications
- Emphasizes the importance of combustion conditions and their impact on energy efficiency and environmental health.
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Explore key terms in chemistry with these flashcards focusing on combustion, greenhouse gases, and organic compounds. Perfect for studying and reinforcing your understanding of fundamental concepts in chemistry. Test your knowledge and prepare for your exams!
