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Identify and discuss the three main zones of the candle flame.

Important Questions on Combustion, Flame and Fuels

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Expanded Universal Science>Chapter 6 - Combustion, Flame and Fuels>ASSESSMENT ZONE>Q E
Mention five characteristics of an ideal fuel.
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Expanded Universal Science>Chapter 6 - Combustion, Flame and Fuels>ASSESSMENT ZONE>Q E
A candle produces a yellow flame on burning while LPG burning in a gas burner produces a blue flame. Explain.
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Expanded Universal Science>Chapter 6 - Combustion, Flame and Fuels>ASSESSMENT ZONE>Q E
Why are water and sand used to extinguish fires?
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Expanded Universal Science>Chapter 6 - Combustion, Flame and Fuels>ASSESSMENT ZONE>Q E
How does carbon dioxide help in extinguishing a fire?
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Expanded Universal Science>Chapter 6 - Combustion, Flame and Fuels>ASSESSMENT ZONE>Q E

Study the details of the following fuels and select the best fuel out of them. Give reason.

Fuel Calorific Value Ignition Temperature
X 45,000 KJ/kg 350°C
Y 35,000 KJ/kg 750°C
Z 75,000 KJ/kg 750°C
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Expanded Universal Science>Chapter 6 - Combustion, Flame and Fuels>ASSESSMENT ZONE>Q E
What is the cause behind the colour change of the Taj Mahal from white to yellowish?
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Expanded Universal Science>Chapter 6 - Combustion, Flame and Fuels>ASSESSMENT ZONE>Q E
Classify the fuels on the basis of their source.
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Expanded Universal Science>Chapter 6 - Combustion, Flame and Fuels>ASSESSMENT ZONE>Q E
LPG is better domestic fuel than wood give reasons.