Chemistry 0620 · IGCSE · Fuels

Fuels — practice question

This question focuses on fuels and the production of energy.
(a)[1]

Name one fuel that exists as a solid at room temperature.

(b)[1]

Deduce which of J, K, L or M gives out the greatest energy per gram.

(c)[1]

Name the type of chemical reaction that releases heat energy.

(d)[2]

Name the two products formed when a hydrocarbon fuel undergoes complete combustion.

(e(i))[1]

Choose from the list the radioactive isotope used as a source of energy. Draw a circle around your answer.

(e(ii))[1]

State one further industrial use of radioactive isotopes.

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