Gas Combustion Flashcard

Front

What is the primary component of natural gas?

Back

Methane

Front

Which of the following is a product of complete combustion of natural gas? Carbon monoxide, Nitrogen, Sulphur dioxide, Carbon dioxide

Back

Carbon dioxide

Front

What is the typical ignition temperature of natural gas in degrees Celsius?

Back

600

Front

Which gas is a major concern due to its toxicity when natural gas combustion is incomplete? Options: Nitrogen dioxide, Carbon monoxide, Methane, Oxygen

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Carbon monoxide

Front

What is the chemical formula for methane?

Back

CH4

Front

Which of the following is not a greenhouse gas produced by natural gas combustion? Carbon dioxide, Methane, Water vapour, Oxygen

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Oxygen

Front

In what units is the energy content of natural gas typically measured? Joules, Calories, Kilowatt-hours, BTUs

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Kilowatt-hours

Front

What is the main environmental benefit of using natural gas over coal? Options: Higher energy content, Lower carbon dioxide emissions, Lower cost, Easier to transport

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Lower carbon dioxide emissions

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Which process is used to remove impurities from natural gas before combustion? Options: Fractional distillation, Condensation, Filtration, Scrubbing

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Scrubbing

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What is the main safety concern with natural gas usage?

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Flammability