2007-12-01 09:11:06 · 4 answers · asked by Joan C 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Earth Sciences & Geology
It depends upon what is being burned. What do you think, fire just starts on its own?
2007-12-01 09:14:38 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
You only get CO2 if the substance being burned contains carbon. You only get water if there is hydrogen. Typically, organic fuels (fossil fuels, wood, leaves, etc.) give off CO2 and water as primary combustion products, but important secondary compounds include acid-forming nitrogen and sulfur oxides. Just so you know, when there is black smoke, that is usually due to incomplete combustion of the fuel, and thus a whole kitchen drawer full of organic compounds are being emitted as opposed to just CO2 and water..
2007-12-01 18:59:54 · answer #2 · answered by busterwasmycat 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The products of complete combustion are Carbon Dioxide and Water Vapour.
2007-12-01 17:15:13 · answer #3 · answered by swktrabbit 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Perfect combustion produces CO2 and Water only. Otherwise, non-perfect combustion may produce many gases.
2007-12-01 17:16:00 · answer #4 · answered by jimmymae2000 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋