LESSON 2 - COMBUSTION AND FLAME

WORKSHEET
A. Name the following:
1.The chemical process in which a substance burns in oxygen with the release of
heat and light energy –
2. The four zones of a candle flame –
3. The hottest zone of a candle flame –
4.The coolest zone of a candle flame –
5.The region of flame used by goldsmith to shape gold into ornaments –
6. In a candle flame which of these catches fire
a. solid wax b. Molten wax c. Wax vapor

B. Answer the following:

1. What is responsible for the emission of yellow light in a candle flame?
2. Why does a candle burn with a yellow flame whereas the gas burner gives a
blue colour flame?
3. Draw and label the zones of a candle flame.
4. What are ideal fuels?
5. At which condition combustion can take place?
6. Why does paper cup containing water not catch fire on heating?
7. When does a substance start burning?
8. Why does yellow phosphorus catch fire on its own?
9. Can the process of rusting be called combustion? Discuss
10.When crackers are ignited what type of combustion does take place?
11.Why does paper by itself catch fire easily whereas a piece of paper
wrapped around an aluminum pipe does not?
12.It is difficult to burn a heap of green leaves, but dry leaves catch fire easily.
Explain
13.Why do we need paper or kerosene oil to start fire in wood or coal?
14.Why does cooking oil catch fire when a frying pan is kept for a long time on
a burning stove?