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Chemical reactions: combustion

The starter and exit quiz of the lesson “Chemical reactions: combustion”, from the unit “Understanding chemical reactions” (Year 8 Science) by Oak National Academy.

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12 questions

  1. Combustion requires fuel, ___, and an initial source of energy, usually heat, to start the reaction.
  2. Match the states of matter with their characteristics:
  3. During a chemical reaction, the total mass of the reactants ___ the total mass of the products.
  4. When atoms of different elements bond together, they form a ___.
  5. CO₂ contains carbon and oxygen atoms. Which of the following chemicals also contain both carbon and oxygen atoms?
  6. Match up the word equations for the oxidation reactions:
  7. What is combustion?
  8. Burning is a type of combustion where substances react with oxygen and produce visible ___.
  9. Which of the following is often formed in chemical reactions if oxygen and carbon atoms are present?
  10. ___ is often formed in chemical reactions if oxygen and hydrogen atoms are present.
  11. A ___ is a substance that releases stored energy during combustion.
  12. When there is limited oxygen present during a combustion reaction, carbon monoxide will be produced (not carbon dioxide). What is the formula for carbon monoxide?

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