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Fuel is part of what is known as the fire triangle. There are three things which are required for a fire to start and continue; fuel, heat and oxygen. The fuel must be heated up to what is called it's flash point. This is the temperature at which it gives off flammable vapours, those vapours must then be heated up to what is called the ignition point, this is the temperature at which they react with oxygen and a chemical reaction takes place which is seen as the burning of the fuel, evidenced by flame or flames, light and heat. What you are seeing is the change of chemical structure of the fuel and oxygen. For example Methane (natural gas) which has a chemical formula of CH4 will react with oxygen when heated and will combine with 2 molecules of O2, changing into 2 molecules of H2O (water) and 1 molecule of CO2 (carbon dioxide). This chemical reaction gives off a blue light and a lot of heat, which is used to heat up water in a domestic boiler, for example.
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What are three reasons humans burn fossil fuel?
Humans burn fossil fuels primarily for energy production, as they are a major source of electricity and heat for homes, industries, and transportation. Additionally, fossil fuels are integral to various industrial processes, providing raw materials for the manufacturing of chemicals, plastics, and other products. Finally, their high energy density and established infrastructure make fossil fuels a convenient and often cheaper option compared to renewable energy sources.
Why are fossil fuels and biomass useful sources of energy?
They both burn easily with lots of heat.
What harmful gas is being released when engines burn fossil fuels?
Carbon monoxide is released.
Why some fuels burn completely in air and others do not?
Some fuels burn completely in air due to their chemical composition and the availability of oxygen for combustion. Fuels with a higher hydrogen-to-carbon ratio, such as natural gas, tend to burn more completely because they produce more water vapor and less soot. Conversely, fuels with complex structures or higher carbon content, like coal or heavy oils, may not burn completely, leading to incomplete combustion and the production of carbon monoxide, soot, and other pollutants. Additionally, factors such as temperature, pressure, and mixing efficiency with air also influence the completeness of combustion.
What are fossil fuels for?
Fossil fuels are coal, natural gas, and oil.. etc. They are generally used to produce engergy to power equipment, cars, lights.. Plastic is made from refined oil I believe, as is gasoline. Coal has been used for generations to burn for heat too!
What element is needed for most living things and is needed to make most fuels burn?
That is the element, "Oxygen".
What gas is needed to burn fuels?
Oxygen is needed to burn fuels as it is required for the combustion process to occur. When fuels are burned, they react with oxygen to produce heat and other byproducts.
Is carbon dioxide needed to burn fuels?
No
Is carbon dioxide needed by fuels so it can burn?
No.
What gases are needed to burn fuels?
Depending on the fuel, Oxygen is the main gas.
What gas do you need to make things burn?
Oxygen. Fuels need that to burn.
How do you make electrical current?
burn fossil fuels or turbines or hydro or wind
What remains of plants and animals now burn to produce heat?
when plants and animals die they change into fossil fuels. and they use fossil fuels to burn and make heat. I'm very sure
Which gas in the air is needed for fuels to burn?
oxygen is needed for fuel to burn
What are three technologies that burn fossil fuels?
things such as cars plans and certain factories burn fossil fuels
What fossil fuels do we burn in power stations?
they burn fossil fuels like coal, fuel oil, and oil shale
Do fossil fuels burn?
Yes they do!
