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Define ignition temperature. Which of the two has a lower ignition temperature: Petrol or kerosene.13) LPG is better fuel than wood. Explain.14) Define fuel with example. State 4 characteristics of an ideal fuel.15) Define combustion.What are the three essential requirements for combustion?16) Difference between spontaneous and rapid combustion with examples

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Define ignition temperature. Which of the two has a lower ignition temperature: Petrol or kerosene.13) LPG is better fuel than wood. Explain.14) Define fuel with example. State 4 characteristics of an ideal fuel.15) Define combustion.What are the three essential requirements for combustion?16) Difference between spontaneous and rapid combustion with examples

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  1. Ignition Temperature: The ignition temperature or kindling point of a substance is the minimum temperature at which it spontaneously ignites without any apparent source of ignition, such as a spark or flame.

  2. Petrol has a lower ignition temperature than kerosene. This means petrol can catch fire more easily than kerosene when exposed to the same heat source.

  3. LPG (Liquefied Petroleum Gas) is a better fuel than wood because it burns more efficiently, producing more heat per unit of fuel. It also produces less smoke and harmful gases, making it a cleaner fuel. Additionally, LPG is easier to transport and store compared to wood.

  4. Fuel: A fuel is any material that can be made to react with other substances so that it releases energy as heat energy or to be used for work. For example, coal, petrol, wood, etc. An ideal fuel has the following characteristics: high calorific value, proper ignition temperature, cheap, easy to store and transport, and causes less pollution.

  5. Combustion: Combustion is a chemical process in which a substance reacts with oxygen to give off heat. The three essential requirements for combustion are fuel, oxygen, and heat.

  6. Spontaneous Combustion occurs when a material catches fire without the application of any external heat. It happens due to the material's self-heating ability, which increases to a point where ignition takes place. For example, haystacks, coal dust, oil-soaked rags, etc. Rapid Combustion is a type of combustion in which large amounts of heat and light energy are released, which is often due to the high reactivity of the fuel involved. For example, the burning of LPG, petrol, etc.

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