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1
Q

When does Complete Combustion happen?

A

When there;s plenty of oxygen

2
Q

When there’s plenty of Oxygen about. what happens?

A

Hydrocarbons burn to produce only Carbon Dioxide and Water

3
Q

What does Complete Combustion do?

A

Releases lots of energy and only produces Carbon Dioxide and Water

4
Q

What happens in ‘Incomplete Combustion’?

A

Carbon Dioxide and Water are still made, but you can also get Carbon Monoxide and Water

5
Q

How does ‘Incomplete Combustion’ take place?

A

When there isn’t enough oxygen

6
Q

What is ‘Carbon Monoxide’?

A

Very toxic gas that you can’t see or smell