Chemical Properties of Carbon Compounds: Combustion Reactions

This video tutorial covers the chemical properties of carbon compounds, focusing on combustion reactions. It explains the process of combustion, providing examples such as the burning of carbon, methane, and ethyl alcohol. The tutorial distinguishes between complete and incomplete combustion, highlighting the differences in flame color and the production of soot. It also discusses the practical implications of combustion in everyday life, such as the use of carbon compounds as fuels and the maintenance of gas burners to ensure efficient combustion.

Which of the following is NOT one of the four main reactions of carbon compounds?

• Substitution reactions

• Precipitation reactions

• Oxidation reactions

• Combustion reactions

What are the products of burning methane in the presence of oxygen?

• Carbon monoxide and hydrogen

• Carbon dioxide and hydrogen

• Carbon monoxide and water

• Carbon dioxide and water

Why are carbon compounds like petrol and diesel used as fuels?

• They are environmentally friendly

• They are easy to transport

• They release a lot of heat energy when burned

• They are abundant in nature

What type of flame is produced when saturated hydrocarbons burn completely?

• Red flame

• Blue flame

• Green flame

• Yellow flame

What happens when the air supply is limited during the combustion of saturated hydrocarbons?

• Incomplete combustion occurs

• Complete combustion occurs

• No combustion occurs

• A blue flame is produced

What is a common cause of yellow flames and black smoke in domestic gas burners?

• Low-quality fuel

• High-quality fuel

• Clogged burner holes

• Excessive air supply

What is the result of proper servicing of gas burners?

• Yellow flames

• Black smoke

• Blue flames

• No flames