Basic
What is combustion?
Burning a substance in presence of air or oxygen with release of energy
What is the chemical formula for methane?
CH4
Name one common example of spontaneous combustion.
Forest fire
Name a combustible substance.
LPG, Kerosene, Paper, Cloth, Wood, Hydrogen
Name the process characterized by the sudden release of energy and high-pressure gases.
Explosion
What does the term “smoldering” refer
Slow combustion
What type of combustion occurs at a low temperature without a flame?
Slow combustion
What are hydrocarbons primarily composed of?
Hydrogen and carbon
Can wood catch fire? (Yes or No)
Yes
Define spontaneous combustion.
Causes a material to ignite without an external heat source. Example: Forest fire
What does incomplete combustion produce in addition to water?
Carbon monoxide, soot, heat, light
Name a common fuel used for cooking.
LPG
What is produced during complete combustion of hydrocarbons?
Carbon dioxide, water, heat, light
What type of combustion releases a large amount of heat and light in a short time?
What gas is produced when hydrocarbons burn completely?
Carbon dioxide