Combustion and Flame
DPP-2
Read the passage carefully and attempt the questions given below.
Question 1:
A chemical process in which a substance reacts with oxygen to give off heat is called
combustion. The substance that undergoes combustion is said to be combustible. It is also called
a fuel. The fuel may be solid, liquid or gas. Sometimes, light is also given off during combustion,
either as a flame or as a glow.
The lowest temperature at which a substance catches fire is called its ignition temperature. The
substances which have very low ignition temperature and can easily catch fire with a flame are
called inflammable substances. Examples of inflammable substances are petrol, alcohol,
Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG)
i) What are combustible substance?
a) Substance that undergoes combustion b) Substance reacts with ozone
c)Substance that glows d) All of these
ii) Fuels can be :
a) Solids only b) Liquids only
c) Gases only d) All of these
iii) What is ignition temperature?
a) Lowest temperature at which a substance catches fire.
b) Temperature when water boils
c) Temperature at which ice is formed
d) Temperature of LPG.
iv) Identify the inflammable substance from the following.
a) Soil b) Water
c) Alcohol d) Vinegar
v) What are inflammable substances?
a) Substances with low ignition temperature
b) Substances which catches fire easily with a flame
c) Only option a
d) Both a and b
Question2:
A student burns three substances P, Q, and R and records the observation in a table. Which
option correctly categorises the given substances?
Substance Observation
P Burns quickly producing heat and light
Q Burns at room temperature on its own
R Burns with evolution of heat, light and sound
(a) All the substances are undergoing rapid combustion.
(b) Substances P and Q are undergoing spontaneous combustion whereas substance R is
undergoing rapid combustion.
(c) Substance P is undergoing rapid combustion; substance Q is undergoing spontaneous
combustion whereas substance R is undergoing explosion combustion.
(d) Substance R is undergoing rapid combustion; substance Q is undergoing spontaneous
combustion whereas substance P is undergoing explosion combustion
Question 3:
The correct observation and inference drawn are-
a. I, balloon has a higher ignition temperature than water hence, it explodes
b. II, water increases the melting point of balloon
c. III, water in the balloon absorbs the heat
d. II, water conducts the heat away from the balloon.
Question 4:
The calorific values of some fuels are given.
On the basis of given data, the correct order of efficiency of different fuels is-
a. LPG > CNG > Diesel > Coal b. Coal > Diesel > LPG > CNG
c. Diesel > CNG > Coal > LPG d. CNG > LPG > Diesel > Coal
Question 5.
Mr. Goyal, a science teacher showed the following experimental set up to the students. Which of
the following is the correct observation and its explanation?
a. The paper pan catches fire and the water spills all over the wire mesh because paper is
inflammable.
b. The paper pan has a very high ignition temperature so it does not catch fire.
c. The water in the pan absorbs heat from the candle flame and thus prevents the paper to reach
the ignition temperature.
d. The paper pan helps the water vapours to condense back to water.
Question 6.
Mr. Verma while watching TV suddenly came across an accident as shown below.
In the above situation, what should Mr. Verma do?
a. He should pour water on the fire. b. He should use oil to cut off the supply of air.
c. He should use CO2 extinguisher on fire. d. He should use LPG to control fire.
Question 7.
Which of the following statements is/are incorrect?
I. Candle 1 burns freely due to presence of air.
II. Smoke is produced in candle 2 due to less supply of air.
III. Flame finally goes off in candle 3 as air is not available.
a. II only b. I and II only
c. I and III only d. None of these
Question 8:
Read the given statements carefully.
P: I am the most common fire extinguisher but not suitable for oil, petrol and electrical fires. I
am heavier than oil and also, conduct electricity
Q : I am an excellent fire extinguisher and most suitable for oil, petrol and electrical fires. I also,
form a blanket around the fire and bring down the temperature of the fuel.
Identify P and Q.
a. P−CO2, Q−H2O b. P−H2O, Q−CO
c. P−O2, Q−CO2 d. P−H2O, Q−CO2
