4.05 Chemical Reactions: Combustion
My Goals for this Lesson:
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Identify combustion reactions from examples.
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Identify the properties of composition reactions.
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Predict the products produced by combustion reactions.
I’m preparing to understand the chemical reaction called combustion.
Combustion Reactions
Fill in the blanks using the lesson.
In a combustion reaction, a compound or element reacts with
a large amount of
in the form of
and
We use combustion reactions every day to release
, releasing
.
in ways that are
useful to us (for cooking, for fuel, etc.).
Combustion reactions are exothermic, which means that
is released by the reaction.
Types of Combustion Reactions
1) Burning organic compounds
a. What is another name for organic compounds?
b. What are the products from a combustion reaction?
c. What are some examples of this type of reaction>
d. Give an equation for this type of reaction.
e. Give an example of a combustion reaction inside the cells of your body.
2) Burning nonorganic compounds
a. What is another name for combustion reactions that involve OTHER compounds and
elements besides hydrocarbons?
b. Give an example of this type of combustion reaction.
Be sure to view the video and to BOTH of the practice exercises in the “Let’s Practice!” section of the
lesson.