Flashcards
Combustion and flame
Cards in this deck (5)
- 1CombustionA chemical process in which a substance reacts with oxygen to give off heat is called combustion.
- 2Combustible SubstancesSubstances that undergo combustion are called combustible substances.
They are also termed as fuel.
Light is given off during combustion, either as a glow or flame..
eg: coal, Kerosene, petrol, diesel - 3Non Combustible SubstancesSubstances that do not undergo combustion in presence of air are called non combustible substances.
They do not readily burn.
eg: Sand, steel, Rock, Glass - 4Ignition TemperatureThe lowest temperature at which a substance catches fire is called ignition temperature.
- 5Inflammable SubstancesThe substances which have very low ignition temperature and can easily catch fire with a flame are called inflammable substances.
eg: petrol, alcohol, Liquified Petroleum Gas (LPG)etc.