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Flashcards by Shivanand Tiwari, updated more than 1 year ago
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Created by Shivanand Tiwari
almost 4 years ago
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| Question | Answer |
| Combustion | A chemical process in which a substance reacts with oxygen to give off heat is called combustion. |
| Combustible Substances | Substances that undergo combustion are called combustible substances. They are also termed as fuel. Light is given off during combustion, either as a glow or flame.. eg: coal, Kerosene, petrol, diesel |
| Non Combustible Substances | Substances that do not undergo combustion in presence of air are called non combustible substances. They do not readily burn. eg: Sand, steel, Rock, Glass |
| Ignition Temperature | The lowest temperature at which a substance catches fire is called ignition temperature. |
| Inflammable Substances | The substances which have very low ignition temperature and can easily catch fire with a flame are called inflammable substances. eg: petrol, alcohol, Liquified Petroleum Gas (LPG)etc. |
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