the rapid reaction of a substance with oxygen. produces oxides and energy
complete combustion is a combustion reaction of hydrocarbons that uses all available fuel and produces only carbon dioxide, water, and energy. only when oxygen is plentiful
hydrocarbon
contains only hydrogen and carbon
incomplete combustion of hydrocarbons occur when the supply of oxygen is limited
the products of incomplete combustion
carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide, soot (carbon), water, and energy
carbon monoxide is an odourless, colourless gas that is highly toxic
