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What is the term used to describe the heat and light released when a substance burns?
What is the term used to describe the heat and light released when a substance burns?
- Heat of Fusion
- Heat of Reaction
- Heat of Combustion (correct)
- Heat of Evaporation
To sustain a fire, which of the following is NOT required?
To sustain a fire, which of the following is NOT required?
- Fuel
- Oxygen
- Light (correct)
- Heat
What is the main factor that influences the rate of a chemical reaction like oxidation?
What is the main factor that influences the rate of a chemical reaction like oxidation?
- Color of the Substance
- Texture of the Substance
- Temperature (correct)
- Size of the Container
Which reaction does NOT necessarily produce a visible flame?
Which reaction does NOT necessarily produce a visible flame?
In the combustion process, what role does oxygen play?
In the combustion process, what role does oxygen play?
What does the speed of molecules have to do with the rate of a chemical reaction?
What does the speed of molecules have to do with the rate of a chemical reaction?
What term describes the minimum temperature needed to spontaneously ignite fuel?
What term describes the minimum temperature needed to spontaneously ignite fuel?
In the context of oxidation reactions, which term describes reactions where more energy is liberated than what is required to initiate the reaction?
In the context of oxidation reactions, which term describes reactions where more energy is liberated than what is required to initiate the reaction?
Which of the following forms of energy is mentioned in the text as associated with oxidation reactions?
Which of the following forms of energy is mentioned in the text as associated with oxidation reactions?
What is the primary function of a criminalist in an arson investigation based on the text?
What is the primary function of a criminalist in an arson investigation based on the text?
Which concept is NOT associated with an oxidation reaction, according to the text?
Which concept is NOT associated with an oxidation reaction, according to the text?
What feature characterizes the perpetrator's behavior in arson investigations, based on the information provided?
What feature characterizes the perpetrator's behavior in arson investigations, based on the information provided?
What physical state must a fuel be in to achieve a reaction rate with oxygen sufficient to produce a flame?
What physical state must a fuel be in to achieve a reaction rate with oxygen sufficient to produce a flame?
Why does the conversion of iron to rust proceed slowly?
Why does the conversion of iron to rust proceed slowly?
Which fuel type requires its temperature to be high enough for vaporization before burning?
Which fuel type requires its temperature to be high enough for vaporization before burning?
What does the production of noticeable quantities of heat and light indicate during a reaction?
What does the production of noticeable quantities of heat and light indicate during a reaction?
What is the significance of the flash point in starting a fire?
What is the significance of the flash point in starting a fire?
Why is the ignition temperature of a fuel higher than the flash point?
Why is the ignition temperature of a fuel higher than the flash point?
