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Combustion and Fuels Worksheet

The document is a worksheet containing questions related to combustion, fuels, and fire safety. It covers topics such as calorific value, ignition temperature, types of combustion, and the effects of various fuels on pollution and global warming. Additionally, it includes practical questions about fire control and characteristics of good fuels.

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Combustion and Fuels Worksheet

The document is a worksheet containing questions related to combustion, fuels, and fire safety. It covers topics such as calorific value, ignition temperature, types of combustion, and the effects of various fuels on pollution and global warming. Additionally, it includes practical questions about fire control and characteristics of good fuels.

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(Standard)

1. The calorific value of fuel is expressed in a unit called -------.


a. kilojoule per litre. b. kilogram per millilitre.
c. kilojoule per gram. d. kilojoule per kilogram.
(Fill the blanks with suitable words)
2. A chemical process in which a substance reacts with oxygen to give off heat is called
------.
3. Wood, paper and CNG are -------- substances.
4. The lowest temperature at which a substance catches fire is called its ------------.
5. Ignition temperature of ---------- is lower than that of wood.
6. The amount of heat energy produced on complete combustion of 1 kg of fuel is called
its ------------
7. Which zone of a flame does a goldsmith use for melting gold and silver ?
8. Name the liquid fuel used in homes.
9. Give an example of spontaneous combustion.
10. Write two cleaner fuels.
11. Explain how carbon dioxide is able to control fires.
12. What is global warming?
13. Two glass jars A and B are filled with carbon dioxide and oxygen gases respectively.
In each jar a lighted candle is placed simultaneously. In which jar will the candle
remain lighted for longer time and why?
14. Explain how the use of CNG in automobiles has reduced pollution in our cities.
15. List conditions under which combustion can take place.
16. White phosphorous can catch fire spontaneously during summer. Give reason.
17. Why do we wrap blanket around a person whose clothes have caught fire?
18. It is difficult to burn a heap of green leaves but dry leaves catch fire easily. Explain.
19. Mention any four characteristics that you would consider for selecting the most ideal
fuel.
20. Name the various pollutants produced by combustion of fossil fuels. Also mention
their harmful effects.

21. Differentiate between slow and rapid combustion.

22. Write any two characteristics of good fuel.

23. White phosphorous can catch fire spontaneously during summer. Give reason.

24. Why do we wrap blanket around a person whose clothes have caught fire?

25. If you hold a piece of iron wire with a pair of tongues inside a candle flame or a Bunsen
burner flame, what will you observe? Will it produce a flame?
26. Why do you have to use paper or kerosene oil to start fire in wood or coal?

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