Burning Fuels and Combustion

Combustion Reactions

by Krystal Wellmann

Poll

Pick the description below that you feel best describes your understanding of "combustion reactions" prior to this mini lesson.

• I already everything about combustion reactions!

• I sort of know what a combustion reaction is.

• I don't know anything at all about combustion reactions.

​When a fuel burns, it releases heat and light. Gasoline in a car's engine burns in a combustion reaction.

Multiple Choice

What two items are included in the products of a combustion reaction?

• Heat and Light

• Water and Silver

• Neon and Lithium

• Heat and Cold

Multiple Select

Which two of the following examples would be considered a combustion reaction. Choose the two best answers.

• a car engine burning gas

• mixing vinegar and baking soda

• burning coal 

Multiple Choice

Most combustion reaction depend on oxygen. True of False?

• True

• False

Open Ended

Critical thinking question: What element needs to be taken away from a fire for it to die out? Does this match one of the parts needed for a combustion reaction to take place?