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COMBUSTION AND FLAME MCQs

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Question 1. The colour of the outer zone of a candle flame is _________.
  1.    orange
  2.    yellow
  3.    red
  4.    blue
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option D. -> blue
:
D
The outer zone of candle flame is blue in colour. It is where the complete combustion takes place.
The Colour Of The Outer Zone Of A Candle Flame Is _________....
Question 2. Identify the correct option regarding the ignition temperature of an ideal fuel.
  1.    Ignition temperature should be below room temperature.
  2.    Ignition temperature should be above room temperature.
  3.    Ignition temperature should be equal to room temperature.
  4.    Ignition temperature should be equal to 100∘C.
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option B. -> Ignition temperature should be above room temperature.
:
B
Ignition temperature is the lowest temperature at which a substance catches fire. If the ignition temperature of afuel is lower than the room temperature, then it can catch fire very easily.
Therefore for an ideal fuel, the ignition temperature should be higher than the room temperature.
Question 3. Given below is a sign that is seen on a box at a petrol filling station. What does this sign indicate?
Given Below Is A Sign That Is seen On A Box at a Petrol F...
 
  1.    Non-combustible substance
  2.    Inflammable substance
  3.    High calorific value
  4.    Fire extinguisher
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option B. -> Inflammable substance
:
B
The given picture is a warning signal indicating that the substance kept inside thebox is a inflammable substance. Substances which have very low ignition temperature and can easily catch fire with a flame are called inflammable substances. Examples of inflammable substances are petrol, diesel, LPG, etc.
Question 4. When sufficient oxygen is not available, combustion of methane produces ______ gas and water.
  1.    carbon dioxide
  2.    carbon monoxide
  3.    hydrogen
  4.    nitrogen
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option B. -> carbon monoxide
:
B
Incomplete combustion takes place when sufficient amount of oxygen is not present. Incomplete combustion of fuels containing carbon like wood, coal, methane, petroleum, etc releases carbon monoxide (CO) gas which is a very poisonous gas.
Question 5. Water cannot be used to extinguish ________.
  1.    household fires
  2.    electrical fires
  3.    forest fires
  4.    burning paper
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option B. -> electrical fires
:
B
Water is a good fire extinguisher. But, water cannot be used to extinguish electrical fires. This is because water is a good conductor of electricity. It can cause electric shock and can harm the person who is trying to put it off.
Question 6. The combustion reaction which occurs on its own, without any external supply of heat is called as:
  1.    Rapid combustion
  2.    Spontaneous combustion
  3.    Explosion
  4.    Fire
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option B. -> Spontaneous combustion
:
B
The type of combustion in which a material suddenly bursts into flames, without any external heat supply is called spontaneous combustion. For example, substances like phosphorus and sodium burn when kept open at room temperature.
Question 7. What is the main chemical component present in striking surface of a matchbox?
  1.    Potassium
  2.    Phosphorus
  3.    Potassium chlorate
  4.    Graphite
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option B. -> Phosphorus
:
B
When a matchstick strikes on striking surface of a matchbox, the heat of the friction causes a reaction between the potassium chlorate in the match head and phosphorus in the striking surface.
Question 8. Smoke in a flame is due to the presence of carbon content in the fuel.
  1.    True
  2.    False
  3.    High calorific value
  4.    Fire extinguisher
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option B. -> False
:
B
Whenever there is some unburnt residue in the product gases, the particles diffuse light passing through them and we see it as smoke.
If oxygen supply is limited, it will result in unburnt suspended particles in product gases which do not get oxygen to react with. And when there are non-inflammable impurities, they too will not burn and will result in ash or suspended particles.
Question 9. The suspended particles released by combustion of coal in air may lead to a health disease. Select the correct option.
  1.    Night Blindness
  2.    Asthma
  3.    Arthritis
  4.    Goitre
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option B. -> Asthma
:
B
Suspended particulate matter (SPM) refers tomicroscopic solid or liquid matter suspended in the Earth's atmosphere.Air pollutants consist of gaseous pollutants, odours, and SPM, (suspended particulate matter) such as dust, fumes, mist, and smoke. The high concentration of these in and nearurban areas causes severe pollution to the surroundings.High amount of SPM in airleads to respiratory problems andlung related diseases like asthma.
Question 10. Kerosene oil catches fire at room temperature.
  1.    True
  2.    False
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option B. -> False
:
B
The lowest temperature at which a substance catches fire is its ignition temperature. The ignition temperature of kerosene is about 600C. Hence, it does not catch fire by itself at room temperature.

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