Fuels
This fuel is most commonly used in gasoline cars.
gasoline
What is a cell in a battery
Basic unit that produceses energy
This system uses friction to slow or stop a car when the brake pedal is pressed.
brakes
What chemical reaction powers most car engines
combustion
Do cells contain and store the energy until needed?
Yes
This component squeezes the brake pads against the rotor in a disc brake system.
a brake caliper
Gasoline is mainly made from this type of compound
hydrocarbons
How many cells does a car battery have?
six cells
This type of brake fluid is commonly used in most passenger vehicles and absorbs moisture over time.
DOT 3 brake fluid
How do hydrocarbons work in cars
Gas in a car burns and makes tiny explosions that push the engine parts to help the car move.
a lead-acid car battery, these two materials react with sulfuric acid to produce electricity
lead (Pb) and lead dioxide (PbO₂)
DOT 3 brake fluid is mainly made from this type of chemical compound.
glycol ethers
What process happens when fuel burns with oxygen to make energy in a car engine
Combustion
This process occurs when lead sulfate forms on the battery plates, reducing the battery's ability to hold a charge.
sulfation
What is DOT 3 brake fluid
Liquids that help brake fluid work properly in both hot and cold conditions.