Combustion Equation

What is essential for a combustion reaction to begin?

• Carbon dioxide

• Fuel 

• Fuel, oxygen and heat

• Water and oxygen

Always starts with a Hydrocarbon that reacts with oxygen and produces carbon dioxide and water. 

• Decomposition

• Synthesis

• Combustion

• Single Replacement

Identify the reaction type:

C₂H₆ + O₂ --> CO₂ + H₂O

• Double replacement

• Synthesis

• Acid base

• Combustion

The molecules on the right side of the equation are known as?

• Products

• Reactants

• Molecules

• Atoms

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS1-2

NGSS.MS-PS1-5

The molecules on the left side of the equation are known as?

• Products

• Molecules

• Reactants

• Atoms

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS1-2

NGSS.MS-PS1-5

Which of the following is a balanced combustion equation?

Tags

NGSS.HS-PS1-7

What is the main product of a complete combustion reaction?

• Carbon monoxide

• Carbon dioxide

• Methane

• Hydrogen

In a combustion reaction, which element is always required as a reactant?

• Nitrogen

• Oxygen

• Hydrogen

• Helium

Which of the following hydrocarbons will produce the most water when completely combusted?

• Methane (CH4)

• Ethane (C2H6)

• Propane (C3H8)

• Butane (C4H10)

What is the role of a catalyst in a combustion reaction?

• To increase the temperature

• To decrease the activation energy

• To change the products

• To increase the pressure