presentation on combustion reaction

1. Combustion
BY Avery Chris and Sebastian

2. Combustion Explained
● Combustion is a chemical reaction that produces heat and light (The light is
shown as fire)
● Combustion is synonym for burning something
● It occurs when a substance or fuel reacts rapidly with oxygen
● The products of the combustion is always carbon dioxide and water
Ex.
Carbon/Hydrogen based fuel (Gasoline) + Oxygen
Product = Water Vapor (Hydrogen+ Oxygen) + Carbon Dioxide
(carbon + oxygen)

3. Combustion Uses in Modern Life
● In heating devices - The production of heat in these devices normally utilize
the combustion of coal, wood, gases, and liquid fuels
● Fireworks- Creates sparks this will make it heat up and mix with the oxygen to
make light and heat
● Rocket Propulsion - The combustion of gasses, liquids, and/or solid
propellants are released from the rocket at velocity to propel it upward
● It can be used in Chemical Reactions

4. Environmental effects of combustion - Cons
● Carbon Dioxide occurs in the atmosphere ("The Environmental").
○ Is released from all hydrocarbon combustions and is the main greenhouse gas in the atmosphere and causes global
warming
● Gas leaks from combustion ("The Environmental").
○ This can release toxins into the environment which can hurt the environment and damage populations of people and
animals
● Noise pollution ("The Environmental").
○ Can create noise than can affect the environment around it
● Carbon Monoxide Release ("The Environmental").
○ Can result from an incomplete combustion of hydrocarbons (If enough oxygen isn’t given to the fire)
○ Carbon Monoxide is a colorless and odorless gas which is extremely dangerous to the environment and extremely
toxic to humans

5. Environmental Effects of Combustion - Pros of the
Combustion of Natural Gas for Fuel in comparison to Oil
and Coal
● Emits lower levels of NOx and CO2 particles into the air when compared to
the combustion of Oil and Coal.("Natural Gas and the Environment").
○ Natural Gas Emits 117,000 units and 92 units of NOx and CO2, Oil emits 164,000 units and 448
units, and Coal emits 208,000 units and 457 units ("Natural Gas and the Environment").
● If combustion of Natural Gas is done properly their is virtually no SO2 and
mercury emissions ("Natural Gas and the Environment").
○ Natural Gas emits 1 unit of SO2 and exactly 0 units of mercury ("Natural Gas and the
Environment").
○ This great when compared to Oil and Coal who emit 1,122 and 2,591 units of SO2 and 0.007
and 0.016 units of mercury ("Natural Gas and the Environment").
Units - Pounds for Billion BTU of Energy
Input

6. Sources
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