Combustion Process Overview

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What is the term for the lowest temperature at which a substance ignites?

  • Combustion temperature
  • Ignition temperature (correct)
  • Flame temperature
  • Calorific temperature

Which type of combustion releases a huge amount of heat and light at a high speed?

  • Spontaneous combustion
  • Controlled combustion
  • Rapid combustion (correct)
  • Slow combustion

What is the main difference between inflammable and combustible substances?

  • Combustible substances have a higher ignition temperature.
  • Inflammable substances react slowly with oxygen.
  • Inflammable substances easily catch fire with a flame. (correct)
  • Combustible substances produce less heat during combustion.

What is the visible gaseous part of a light called?

<p>Flame (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a property of fuels?

<p>They burn to produce heat energy. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the process in which large amounts of gas are evolved along with tremendous heat, light, and sound?

<p>Explosion (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the calorific value of a fuel?

<p>The heat energy released on complete combustion of 1kg of the fuel (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why is it difficult to burn a heap of green leaves compared to dry leaves?

<p>Green leaves contain moisture, increasing their ignition temperature (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why does a goldsmith use the outermost zone of a candle flame for melting gold and silver?

<p>It is the hottest part of the flame (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Is rusting considered combustion? Why or why not?

<p>No, because no heat is produced during rusting (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In which part of the flame should a beaker be placed to heat water fastest?

<p>Outermost zone (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the unit for calorific value of a fuel?

<p>Kilojoule per kilogram (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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