Combustion of hydrocarbons

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  • Created on: 13-07-20 12:07
What type of vehicles run on hydrocarbon fuels ?
Ships, Planes and Cars
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When hydrogen and carbon atoms react with oxygen what happens ?
The carbon and hydrogen are oxidised
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What happens if the oxygen is unlimited ?
It will produce carbon dioxide and water instead (complete combustion)
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What is the word equation for combustion ?
propane + oxygen = carbon dioxide + water
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What is the balanced symbol equation for combustion ?
C3H8 + 5O2 = 3CO2 + 4H2O
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When hydrogen and carbon atoms react with oxygen what happens ?

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The carbon and hydrogen are oxidised

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What happens if the oxygen is unlimited ?

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What is the word equation for combustion ?

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What is the balanced symbol equation for combustion ?

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