8.3: Combustion Reactions

Multiple Choice

Identify the type of chemical reaction being represented in the following equation:  
P₄  +  O₂  -->  P₂O₃

• combustion
• synthesis
• decomposition
• single

Multiple Choice

Identify the type of chemical reaction being represented in the following equation:  
AlCl₃  -->  Al +  Cl₂

• synthesis
• decomposition
• single
• double

Multiple Choice

Which is the hydrocarbon in the following reaction?

CH₄ + 2O₂ --> CO₂ + 2H₂O

• CH₄

• O₂

• CO₂

• H₂O

Multiple Choice

What two molecules are produced in a combustion reaction?

• CO₂ + NH₄
• SiO₂ + H₂O
• H₂O + CO₂
• CO₂ + H₂O₂

Multiple Choice

What are the correct coefficients for the reaction below?
_C₄H₁₀ + _O₂ → _CO₂ + _H₂O

• 4, 26, 16, 20
• 2, 13, 8, 10
• 1, 6.5, 4, 5
• 2, 8, 13, 10