Questions and Answers
What is combustion?
A high-temperature exothermic redox chemical reaction between a fuel and an oxidant
What is a characteristic indicator of combustion?
Flame
What must be supplied to initiate combustion?
Activation energy
What is the initial process solid fuels undergo in combustion?
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What is a common example of combustion used to fuel rocket engines?
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Study Notes
Combustion Basics
- Combustion is a chemical reaction between a fuel and an oxidizer that releases heat and light energy.
Characteristics of Combustion
- A characteristic indicator of combustion is the production of heat, light, and flames.
Initiating Combustion
- Three elements must be supplied to initiate combustion: fuel, oxygen, and heat (ignition source).
Solid Fuel Combustion
- The initial process solid fuels undergo in combustion is dehydration, where moisture is driven off.
Combustion in Rocket Engines
- A common example of combustion used to fuel rocket engines is the reaction between liquid hydrogen and liquid oxygen.
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