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What is combustion?
Combustion is a chemical reaction that occurs when a substance reacts with oxygen to produce heat and light.
What are the products of complete combustion?
The products of complete combustion are carbon dioxide and water.
What is incomplete combustion?
Incomplete combustion occurs when there is not enough oxygen, producing carbon monoxide or soot along with water.
Define ignition temperature.
Ignition temperature is the minimum temperature at which a substance catches fire and burns.
What is a flame?
A flame is the visible part of a fire, produced by a mass of burning gas.
What are the three components of the fire triangle?
The fire triangle consists of fuel, heat, and oxygen.
Explain the role of oxygen in combustion.
Oxygen is a reactant that supports combustion by reacting with fuel to release energy.
What type of fuel burns with a yellow flame?
A yellow flame typically indicates incomplete combustion of a hydrocarbon fuel.
What is the difference between a loud flame and a quiet flame?
A loud flame produces more sound due to rapid combustion, while a quiet flame burns more steadily and slowly.
What is a backdraft?
A backdraft is an explosive event that can occur in a confined space when oxygen is suddenly reintroduced to smoldering combustibles.
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