Combustion
What is combustion?
The burning of fuel
What is Another Name for Ethyl Alcohol?
Ethanol
What do You Need to Wear for This Lab?
Lab Goggles and an Apron
True or false: Combustion has been studied since Ancient Greece
True
Where is Ethyl Alcohol Used?
Alcoholic Beverages, Fuel, Medical Purposes
What is One Thing We Had to Make Sure We Didn’t do to The Glass During The Lab?
Touch it
Fill in the blank: Combustion creates ____ pressure gases
High
How is Ethyl Alcohol Made?
By Fermenting Sugar
1mL
True or False: Combustion produces heat and needs heat to start
True
Why is Ethyl Alcohol Highly Flammable?
Because it has high levels of Hydrocarbon and Oxygen
What is the Biggest Safety Risk in This Lab?
Fire Hazard
What is the chemical equation for combustion in this lab?
C2H6O + 3O2 —> 2CO2 + 3H2O
What Color is Ethyl Alcohol?
It’s Colorless
Where did We Place the Ethyl Alcohol Before We Lit it on Fire?
A Pyrex Watch Glass