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Earn 100

Draw a diagram to show the fractional distillation of petroleum.

Important Questions on Combustion and Fuels

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Describe an activity to show that a candle burns to give water vapour, carbon dioxide and soot.
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Describe a candle flame.
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Mention five factors (apart from easy availability at a reasonable price) which should be considered while choosing a fuel.
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In the liquid state, hydrogen is used as a fuel in _____. (train / satellite / bus / spacecraft)
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Insert the remark ‘good’, ‘better’, ‘best’ or ‘unsuitable’ for the fuels mentioned in the following table.
Fuel
Calorific value
(in kJ/g)
Ignition temperature (in oC) Remark
A 100 5  
B 80 70  
C 70 80  
D 60 90  
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Water is used to extinguish a fire because it
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Which among the following fuels has the highest calorific value?
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Which of the following is not derived from a fossil fuel?