Combustion of Hydrocarbons 9.D.

The combustion of hydrocarbon fuels releases energy. The diagram below shows the apparatus used to test for the
products of combustion of a hydrocarbon.

1. A beaker of ice is often used in this experimental set up. Add this to the diagram below, along with a label
and a note explaining its purpose.

2. Define a hydrocarbon
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3. Describe and explain what happened to the anhydrous copper sulfate and limewater during this demo
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4. Name the products of combustion of a hydrocarbon

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5. Write a balanced symbol equation for the complete combustion of methane in a Bunsen burner

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