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Combustion

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Bonfire Night Science Combustion Lesson PowerPoint

Combustion

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Bonfire Night Science

Combustion
Learning Objective
To explore combustion reactions.

Success Criteria
• To identify the three things that are required for combustion.
• To carry out a practical investigation and collect data about
combustion.
• To explain how to stay safe when dealing with fire.
Methane Bubbles Demonstration
What type of reaction
is taking place in this
picture?
Can you explain what
is happening in the
reaction?

This is a combustion reaction.


In this reaction, the fuel (methane) reacts with oxygen in the air to
produce carbon dioxide and water. Energy is transferred to the
surroundings by heating.
The word equation for this reaction is:
methane + oxygen  carbon dioxide + water
Methane Bubbles Demonstration
What safety precautions has the person taken in this picture?

• Their hair is tied back.


• Their sleeves are rolled up away from the flames.
• They are wearing safety goggles.
What is Combustion?
Combustion is another word for burning.
Combustion is a chemical reaction.
In a chemical reaction, new products are formed from reactants.

carbon
dioxide

wood burning
water
wood
products of
combustion
Combustion
During a combustion reaction, energy is transferred from the
chemical energy store of a fuel, such as wood, to the surroundings.

The energy is transferred by heating, increasing the temperature of


the surroundings. This means the spectators will feel the warmth of
the bonfire.

During combustion, energy is also transferred by radiation, in the


form of visible light. This means that the spectators will see the
bonfire flames.
The Fire Triangle
The fire triangle shows three components which, when combined,
provide the right conditions for a fire to start.

The absence of one of these components will prevent a fire from


starting, or stop a fire that has already started.

Oxygen is a Heat from a spark


colourless gas. or flame can provide
Oxygen is required for n e the energy needed

he
yg
combustion to occur. to start a chemical

at
ox

Starving a fire of reaction between a


oxygen will eventually fuel and oxygen.
put the fire out.
fuel

A fuel is anything that can


combust, for example paper,
card, clothing or fabric.
How Does a Candle Burn?
Some students are discussing their ideas about a burning candle.
To what extent do you agree or disagree with each statement?

The candle will become


smaller as it burns
because the wax melts.

As the candle burns,


the wick becomes
shorter until it
disappears.
What’s your
idea?
How Does a Candle Burn?

The candle will become


smaller as it burns
because the wax melts.

Melting is a physical process. It can be


easily reversed.

Burning, or combustion, is a chemical


reaction. New substances are made in
this reaction.

The candle will become smaller as it


burns because the wax (fuel) reacts with
oxygen, producing carbon dioxide and
water.
How Does a Candle Burn?
As the candle burns,
the wick becomes
shorter until it
disappears.

When a candle burns, the wick does not


get smaller.

The heat of the flame melts the wax that


is closest to the wick.

The molten wax is absorbed and drawn up


through the wick, where it is vaporised.

The vapour then reacts with oxygen in the


air.
Candle Investigation
You are going to investigate how the amount of oxygen affects the
time that a candle burns for.

Each group will need:


• a heatproof mat
• a tea light candle
• three beakers of different sizes (e.g. 100ml, 250ml and 500ml)
• modelling clay
• matches or a wooden splint
• a timer
Candle Investigation
Step 1 Place the heatproof mat on the work surface.
Step 2 Place a tea light candle on the heatproof mat and light it
using a match or wooden splint.
Step 3 If the beaker has a pouring spout which will allow oxygen to
enter the beaker, place a small amount of modelling clay over the
spout to cover the gap.
Step 4 Place the largest beaker over the candle and start the timer.
Step 5 Record the time taken for the candle to be extinguished in a
table.
Step 6 Repeat steps 2 - 5 for each size of beaker.

Take care when


handling the
beakers after the
!
experiment. They
may be hot.
Fire Safety Task
Design a poster or leaflet to make people aware of the dangers of fire,
as well as how to prevent or put out a fire.

You could:
• name the three things required for a fire to start;
• state whether burning is a physical or chemical reaction;
• state the chemical products that are made when something burns,
including a word equation to show this;
• describe two ways to put out a fire;
• explain how the two methods of putting out a fire you have described
work.
Plenary

Draw or describe a skill that you have used in this lesson on your
sticky note.

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