. What type of combustion is represented by
What type of combustion is represented by
(a) burning of white phosphorus in air at room temperature
(b) burning of LPG in a gas stove
(c) ignition of a cracker
(d) burning of coal dust in a coalmine
Best Answer
(a) Burning of white phosphorus in air at room temperature is a spontaneous combustion. The type of combustion in which a material suddenly bursts into flames, without the application of any apparent cause is called spontaneous combustion
(b) Burning of LPG is combustion in which a substance burns rapidly and produces heat and light with the help of external heat
(c) Ignition of a cracker is a combustion in which a substance burns suddenly and produces heat, light and sound with the help of heat or pressure
(d) Burning of coal dust in a coalmine is a spontaneous combustion. The type of combustion in which a material suddenly bursts into flames, without the application of any apparent cause is called spontaneous combustion
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