10/12/2014

Complete and Incomplete Combustion


Combustion is a chemical process which involves the burning or rapid oxidation of a fuel.

Complete combustion reaction means when a hydrocarbon reacts with sufficient amount of oxygen forming carbon dioxide and water.

Incomplete combustion reaction means when a hydrocarbon reacts with insufficient amount of oxygen forming carbon monoxide and water.

Incomplete combustion cause environmental pollution.

Complete combustion results in more energy than incomplete combustion.


Combustion is the process of burning or oxidation, which may be accompanied by light and heat. Oxygen itself does not burn, but it supports combustion. The rate of combustion is influenced by both oxygen concentration and its partial pressure.

Incomplete combustion means a reaction or course of action which entails only partial burning of a fuel. This may be due to a lack of oxygen or low temperature, preventing the complete chemical reaction. Carbon monoxide is produced as a byproduct from incomplete combustion of carbon.

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Complete and Incomplete Combustion


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