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What is the difference between complete and incomplete combustion?
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Difference Between Complete Combustion and Incomplete Combustion
Definition
Complete Combustion: Complete combustion is the complete oxidation of fuel.
Incomplete Combustion: Incomplete combustion is the partial oxidation of fuel.
Energy Released
Complete Combustion: Complete combustion produces a high amount of energy.
Incomplete Combustion: Incomplete combustion produces a low amount of energy.
Amount of Oxygen Involved
Complete Combustion: Complete combustion occurs where there is enough oxygen present.
Incomplete Combustion: Incomplete combustion occurs where there isn’t enough oxygen present.
Byproducts
Complete Combustion: Complete Combustion produces carbon dioxide and water as major byproducts.
Incomplete Combustion: Incomplete combustion produces carbon monoxide, carbon dust and water as major byproducts.
Flame
Complete Combustion: Complete combustion creates a blue colored flame.
Incomplete Combustion: Incomplete combustion creates a yellow colored flame.
Effect on the Environment
Complete Combustion: Complete Combustion produces carbon dioxide which can cause global warming.
Incomplete Combustion: Incomplete combustion produces carbon monoxide which is an air pollutant.
Conclusion
Combustion reactions are exothermic reactions that release energy when fuel is burnt. Complete combustion of a fuel yields a high amount of energy whereas incomplete combustion yields a less amount of energy. This is the main difference between complete combustion and incomplete combustion. Complete combustion is very important in industrial scale applications. Incomplete combustion is used in household needs such as burning wood to make heat energy for cooking, etc. Even though there are a number of uses in combustion, it causes the emission of unfavorable gases to the environment that can act as air pollutants.
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