Combustion and Fossil Fuels

A combustion reaction is when

• A fuel burns realeasing heat and light energy
• A substance burns and goes black

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The reactants of all combustion reactions are

• Fuel and Water
• Fuel and Oxygen
• Fuel and heat

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NGSS.MS-PS1-2

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When a fuel is burnt the gases released are

• Oxygen and Carbon
• Carbon dioxide and Water
• Sulfur dioxide

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NGSS.MS-PS1-2

NGSS.MS-PS1-5

Combustion reactions are an example of an exothermic reaction because

• they release light
• they release heat
• they give out smoke

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The fuel used in an internal combustion engine is usually...

• coal
• petrol or diesel
• water

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When cars burn fuels they release the greenhouse gas __________ which is leading to global warming

• Oxygen
• water
• Carbon dioxide

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NGSS.HS-ESS2-6

NGSS.HS-ESS3-1

NGSS.HS-ESS3-5

Incomplete combustion occurs when

• there is not enough oxygen
• there is not enough fuel

The product of incomplete combustion which is toxic to humans is

• Carbon monoxide
• water
• soot

The product of incomplete combustion which causes respiratory problems

• Carbon monoxide
• water
• soot

Complete the equation for complete combustion

Fuel+ Water -----> ___________ + water

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NGSS.MS-PS1-5