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Flash point? |
The temperature at which vapour will catch fire when ignited. |
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Auto ignition? |
The point at which the vapour will catch fire by itself. |
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What is a hydrocarbon? |
A hydrocarbon is a fuel made from hydrogen and carbon. When then burn they make two knew products,Water and Carbon dioxide. |
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What is incomplete combustion? |
Where there is not enough oxygen for a substance to burn. |
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What percent of nitrogen is in the air? |
78% |
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Equation for magnesium burning? |
Magnesium + oxygen = magnezium oxide |
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Equation for sulphur burning |
Sulphur + oxygen = sulpheroxide |
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Percent of argon in the air? |
0.9% |
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What is combustion? |
The scientific name for burning? |
