9.7 - Combustion and Oxidation
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Practice Questions
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What products are formed during the combustion of methane?
💡 Hint: Think about complete combustion reactions.
What is the primary use of energy released from combustion?
💡 Hint: Consider everyday applications.
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What is produced in the combustion of hydrocarbons?
💡 Hint: Recall the products of combustion reactions.
True or False: Controlled oxidation can convert alcohols to aldehydes.
💡 Hint: Think about the final product of the oxidation reaction.
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Consider an organic molecule C₅H₁₂. Write the combustion reaction and determine the products.
💡 Hint: Balance the reaction considering the number of C, H, and O atoms.
If 100 grams of ethanol is oxidized completely, calculate the theoretical yield of acetic acid created.
💡 Hint: Use stoichiometry and molar mass calculations to find the yield.
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