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Burning petrol is a classic combustion reaction. Petrol is mostly octane, which is a hydrocarbon, C8H18. When it burns, it reacts (explosively!) with oxygen in the air to produce carbon dioxide and water vapor. These are two very common products of most combustion reactions. The water vapor is harmless, but the carbon dioxide is a greenhouse gas, an excess of which is harmful to the environment.
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Can petrol vapour burn?
yes, very easily Liquid petrol doesn't actually burn. It vapourises before it ignites.
Will petrol mixed in sand burn?
Yes, petrol mixed with sand can burn, but the effectiveness of the combustion will be significantly reduced compared to burning petrol in its liquid form. The sand acts as an inert material that can absorb some of the heat and prevent the petrol from igniting fully. While the petrol can still ignite and produce some flames, the mixture will not sustain a fire as efficiently as pure petrol would.
Can burning match burn petrol fuel?
Yes, of course.
Why does petrol catch fire but not the water?
There are various ways to extinguish a petrol/gasoline/flammable liquid fire.Water is heavier than petrol and will just have the effect of spreading the fire, Petro-chem fires are nearly always extinguished with chemical foam which forms a blanket over the flames and cuts off the oxygen supply. The worst thing you can turn on a petrol fire is a hosepipe. But if you want to sell your Damaged extinguisher then halon.us is the best place for it.
How do you check petrol adultaration?
To check for petrol adulteration, you can perform a simple water test: take a clear glass container and add a small amount of petrol, then slowly add an equal amount of water. If the petrol is pure, it will float on top and remain separate, while adulterated petrol may mix with water or leave a colored residue. Additionally, you can check for a strong chemical smell or unusual color, which may indicate the presence of other substances. For more accurate results, consider using a testing kit specifically designed for fuel analysis.
Can petrol vapour burn?
yes, very easily Liquid petrol doesn't actually burn. It vapourises before it ignites.
Why does your bike stall when you give it gas?
The motorbike can only burn so much petrol at a time. To burn petrol it needs to be sprayed as a mist inside the combustion chamber. If you flood the engine it can't burn the petrol so it stalls.
Can a petrol engine be converted to a diesel engine?
No, you cannot convert a petrol to burn diesel.
Can you use unleaded 95 petrol in a two stroke engine?
yes, but you still have to add 2-stroke oil unless you want to burn the engine up.
Why do petrol cars steam more then diesel cars?
because petrol is easer to burn than diesel
Which other element must be present for petrol to burn?
As well as petrol you need oxygen and an ignition source
Why does petrol spray burn faster than petrol in a bowl?
It burns quicker because when it is sprayed, the oxygen particles (0) completely overwhelm and surround the petrol particles. Oxygen is a compulsory supply in order to make something burn. And the reason for why petrol does not burn quickly when it is in a bowl is because the Oxygen particles only surround the surface of the petrol rather than surrounding the whole thing like when it is sprayed. ()-> a circle -> oxygen particles collide from all sides of the droplets sprayed-> burns quicker |_|-> petrol in a bowl-> oxygen particles can only collide into the surface of the petrol-> consumes more time to burn the petrol.
Will petrol mixed in sand burn?
Yes, petrol mixed with sand can burn, but the effectiveness of the combustion will be significantly reduced compared to burning petrol in its liquid form. The sand acts as an inert material that can absorb some of the heat and prevent the petrol from igniting fully. While the petrol can still ignite and produce some flames, the mixture will not sustain a fire as efficiently as pure petrol would.
What can oil burners burn with there scientific names?
oils and petrol
Can burning match burn petrol fuel?
Yes, of course.
How do you burn a CD using your i tunes?
i dont know how to burn with i tunes so i suggest that you use a can of petrol and a match to burn it instead
Why is it better for the environment if you burn hydrogen rather than petrol?
It's not
