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Kerosene is a heavy mixture of hydrocarbons. Burning it creates water vapour, carbon dioxide (carbon monoxide in low oxygen conditions) and soot (unburnt carbon).
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Why is it not advisable to pour water on a kerosene caused fire?
Pouring water on a kerosene fire may cause splashes of hot/burning kerosene and water to splatter, due to the fact that kerosene is not miscible in water.
How burning of kerosene harmful to the earth?
It releases carbon dioxide. This gas causes global warming.
Why is the candle burning a chemical change?
It is a chemical change because inside the stove the Kerosene gets burnt and produces flames and energy in the form of heat and light. We cannot get back Kerosene again from the products of is combustion. Hence, we call the combustion of Kerosene as a Chemical Change.
What odor have kerosene?
The odor of kerosene is "aromatic".
Which burns slower kerosene or gasoline?
Kerosene
Can kerosene pollute the earth?
it can on burning!
What liquid is best for burning?
diesel,kerosene or petrol
Why is kerosene nonrenewable?
Because after burning gases are released in the atmosphere.
Is Kerosene nonrenewable?
Because after burning gases are released in the atmosphere.
Why is it not advisable to pour water on a kerosene caused fire?
Pouring water on a kerosene fire may cause splashes of hot/burning kerosene and water to splatter, due to the fact that kerosene is not miscible in water.
How do you prepare kerosene?
All I know is that Kerosene is from Petroleum. Therefore the source of Kerosene is Petroleum. Kerosene is poisonous and not clean while burning, so be careful if you're going to burn it. Hope this helps in some way :)
Why should oil and kerosene kept away from a stove?
to avoid burning accidents
How is a kerosene burning bicycle lamp made?
Same way a regular kerosene lamp is made. It's mainly the casing and the bracket that's different.
How does a kerosene heater heat?
A kerosene heater has a wick made of fiberglass that is connected to a kerosene tank. When the wick is lit, the kerosene keeps the wick burning, and a convection unit in the heater uses the flame to heat the air. In some kerosene heaters, there is a fan to blow the heated air into the room to heat it faster.
Can you use a kerosene heater indoors?
You should not use a kerosene heater in any enclosed or poorly ventilated space because the carbon monoxide given off when burning the kerosene can accumulate and kill anyone n the space..
Why is kerosene used to burn logs of wood?
Large chunks of wood are difficult to start burning. Kerosene OTOH lights up easily. So a splash of kerosene is a simple way - but a bit dangerous - to get a fire going.
How burning of kerosene harmful to the earth?
It releases carbon dioxide. This gas causes global warming.
