BRAINCAKEComplete Combustion
Alkanes make good fuels as they can burn and combustion is an exothermic process. The products of combustion are carbon dioxide and water.
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Key terms in this lesson
- combustion
- The reaction of a compound with oxygen, releasing energy. Hydrocarbons undergo complete combustion to form carbon dioxide and water.
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