5.06 - Combustion Reactions - 8:15

KEY CONCEPTS: -these reactions involve burning a hydrocarbon in the presence of oxygen. Hydrocarbons are compounds made by ONLY H and C atoms. 2 Types of Combustion Reactions: i.) Complete Combustion (plenty of oxygen) ii.) Incomplete Combustion (poor supply of oxygen) Formulas for Combustion Reactions: i.) Complete Combustion C#H# + O2 --> CO2 + H2O ii.) Incomplete Combustion Reactions: C#H# + O2 --> CO2 + H2O + CO + C **notice the difference in the Incomplete Combustion reactions