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COMBUSTION AND FLAME MCQs

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Question 11. Identify the appropriate category in which combustion can be categorised.
  1.    Physical process
  2.    Chemical process
  3.    Cyclic process
  4.    Biological process
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option B. -> Chemical process
:
B
Combustion refers to the process where a substance burns in the presence of oxygen, giving off heat and light in the process.
The way to recognize a chemical change is to check whether a new substance is being created or not. During combustion, the fuel reacts with oxygen to form some new gases. So, a new substance is definitely formed. So, combustion is a chemical change.
Question 12. White phosphorus burns in air spontaneously.
  1.    True
  2.    False
  3.    it has a higher calorific value than wood.
  4.    it is a cleaner fuel than wood.
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option A. -> True
:
A
White phosphorusis highly reactive and has a very low ignition temperature. It spontaneouslyignites at about 30 °C in air. So if the room temperature is more than30 °C, then it would catch fire.
It burns with awhiteflame producing clouds ofwhitesmoke.It is usually stored under water to prevent exposure to air.
Question 13. The picture below shows two cases in which a person is trying to burn the paper cup. In case 1, the cup has water in it and in case 2, it is empty and dry. Identify in which of the cases the paper will burn.
The Picture Below Shows Two Cases In Which A Person Is Tryin...
  1.    Case 1
  2.    Case 2
  3.    Both case 1 and case 2 
  4.    The paper doesn't burn in both the cases.
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option B. -> Case 2
:
B
In case 2, the empty paper cup reaches its ignition temperature and catches fire. In case 1, the heat supplied to the paper cup is transferred to water in it. So, in the presence of water, the ignition temperature of the paper is not reached. So, the paper would not burn in case 1.
Question 14. If ignition temperature of a substance is lower than room temperature then it will undergo spontaneous combustion.
  1.    True
  2.    False
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option A. -> True
:
A
A certain minimum temperature is required to initiate combustion reaction. This temperature is called ignition temperature.
A type of combustion where an external agent is not required and the material catches fire automatically is called spontaneous combustion.When the ignition temperature is lesser than the room temperature, combustion takes places on its own without the application of any external agent.
Question 15. The middle zone of a candle flame is also called the zone of ______ combustion.
  1.    complete
  2.    partial
  3.    rapid
  4.    spontaneous
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option B. -> partial
:
B
In the middle zone of candle flame, incomplete combustion takes place.
The Middle Zone Of A Candle Flame Is Also Called The Zone Of...
Question 16. Calorific value is expressed in a unit called kilojoule per kg (kJ/kg).
  1.    True
  2.    False
  3.    hydrogen
  4.    nitrogen
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option A. -> True
:
A
The calorific value of a fuel is expressed in a unit called kilojoule per kg (kJ/kg). Calorific value is the term that is used to measure the efficiency of a fuel.
Question 17. When a cracker is ignited, a sudden reaction takes place with the evolution of heat, light and sound. Identify the type of combustion?
  1.    Explosion
  2.    Spontaneous combustion
  3.    Random combustion
  4.    Rapid combustion
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option A. -> Explosion
:
A
When a cracker is ignited, a sudden reaction takes place with the evolution of heat, light and sound. A large amount of gas liberated during this reaction. Such a reaction is called explosion.
Question 18. Air has to be blown around coal for it's easy combustion.
 
  1.    True
  2.    False
  3.    rapid
  4.    spontaneous
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option A. -> True
:
A
If air is blown around coal, then air circulation increases the supply of oxygen gas which will help in the complete combustion of coal. Supply of sufficient amount of oxygen gas lets the coal burn completely.
Question 19. Water works as a fire extinguisher by removing
  1.    only heat
  2.    only oxygen
  3.    heat and oxygen
  4.    the source of combustible substance.
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option C. -> heat and oxygen
:
C
Water removes heat and cuts off the supply of oxygen when it is used as a fire extinguisher.
Water cools the combustible material so that its temperature is brought below its ignition temperature. This prevents the fire from spreading. Water vapours also surround the combustible material, helping in cutting off the supply of air so that the fire is exhausted. Butwater cannot be used for fires involving electrical equipment and inflammable substances.
Question 20. You may have seen that when a person accidentally catches fire, people put a blanket around him. Identify the reason for this.
  1.    The material of the blanket stops fire.
  2.    The blanket is non-combustible.
  3.    The blanket cuts off the supply of oxygen which in turn stops combustion.
  4.     The blanket reduces burning.
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option C. -> The blanket cuts off the supply of oxygen which in turn stops combustion.
:
C
The essential requirements for producing fire are fuel, air(to supply oxygen),and heat. Fire can be controlled by removing one or more of these requirements.
As oxygen gas is essential for combustion, we can stop the fire by cutting the supply of oxygen. This can be done by wrapping a blanket around the person. So, it stops the combustion and the person can be saved.

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