10 Questions
What is combustion?
A high-temperature exothermic redox chemical reaction between a fuel and an oxidant
What is the purpose of activation energy in combustion?
To initiate the combustion process
What happens during the combustion of solid fuels like wood and coal?
They undergo endothermic pyrolysis to produce gaseous fuels
What is the characteristic indicator of the combustion reaction?
A flame
What is the heat released when hydrogen and oxygen combust to form water vapor?
242 kJ/mol
What is the characteristic indicator of the combustion reaction?
Flame
What is the purpose of activation energy in combustion?
To initiate the combustion reaction
What happens during the combustion of solid fuels like wood and coal?
Endothermic pyrolysis to produce gaseous fuels
What is the heat released when hydrogen and oxygen combust to form water vapor?
242 kJ/mol
What is required for uncatalyzed combustion in air?
Relatively high temperatures
Test your knowledge of combustion, the chemical process of burning fuel in the presence of an oxidant to produce oxidized products and often visible flame. Learn about the factors affecting combustion and the conditions necessary for fire.
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