Combustion Reactions (HSC SSCE Chemistry): Flashcards

Substance burns in $\text{O}_2$ at high temp, releases heat & light

Compound made only of carbon and hydrogen atoms

$\text{CO}_2$ and $\text{H}_2\text{O}$ only

$\text{CO}$ (carbon monoxide) and/or soot (carbon)

Reaction generates enough heat to continue without extra energy

Complete: sufficient $\text{O}_2$; Incomplete: limited $\text{O}_2$

Blue flame

Yellow or orange flame

Toxic, binds to haemoglobin, prevents oxygen transport

Carbon first, then hydrogen, then oxygen last (CHO)