All combustion reactions are exothermic reactions. During a combustion reaction, a substance burns as it combines with oxygen. When substances burn, they usually give off energy as heat and light. … The combustion of wood is an exothermic reaction that releases a lot of energy as heat and light. AreRead More →
Gasoline contains carbon and hydrogen atoms. During combustion, the carbon (C) from the fuel combines with oxygen (O2) from the air to produce carbon dioxide (CO2). … The combustion process also produces heat that is converted into the mechanical energy that propels the vehicle. Which gases are not supporter ofRead More →
The products of the incomplete combustion of octane, C8H18, are carbon monoxide (CO) and water…. 2 C8H18 + 17 O2 → 16 CO + 18 H2O. C8H18 → 8 C + 9 H2. C8H18 + 25 O2 → 8 CO2 + 9 H2O. C8H18 + 16 O2 → 8 CO2Read More →
Rust forms when iron and oxygen react in the presence of water or moisture in the air. … The process of rusting is a combustion reaction, similar to fire. Left in contact with oxygen, iron will react with the oxygen to form rust. What type of reaction is rusting? RustingRead More →