Combustion

Combustion

1. complete combustion

   • FUEL + OXYGEN -----> WATER + CARBON DIOXIDE (+ENERGY)

2. combustion is a scientific word for burning

   • combustion is when fuel reacts with oxygen to produce heat and light energy.

3. For a fire to burn three things are needed:

   • a substance that burns (the fuel)
     • energy to start the fire (usually heat)
       • oxygen (usually from the air)

4. incomplete combustion

   • incomplete combustion is when oxygen is limited supply
   • FUEL + (LIMITED) OXYGEN ------> WATER + CARBON MONOXIDE + CARBON + ENERGY