Burning Fuels

What is another name for burning?

• Neutralisation

• Combustion

• Thermal decomposition

• Displacement

What is produced in complete combustion of a fuel?

• Carbon

• Carbon monoxide

• Carbon monoxide and water

• Carbon dioxide and water

During incomplete combustion, a toxic gas called (a)   is produced (give the name).

Which of these gases cause acid rain?

• Carbon monoxide

• Water vapour

• Nitrogen dioxide

• Sulfur dioxide

What environmental problem is caused by carbon dioxide?

• Greenhouse effect

• Acid rain

• Breathing problems

• Smog

Which of these is an effect of acid rain?

• Kills trees

• Damages limestone buildings

• Kills fish

• Sulfur dioxide

The test for carbon dioxide gas is to bubble it through (a)   .

How much carbon dioxide is made when 12g of carbon react with 32g of oxygen?

• 20g

• 12g

• 44g

• 88g

For any fuel to burn, there must be a supply of (a)   gas.

Why does incomplete combustion happen?

• Because there isn't enough oxygen

• Because there isn't enough carbon dioxide

• Because there isn't enough fuel

• Because carbon is made