Asked by Harrrison Pressly on Jun 15, 2024
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What requirements must be met for combustion in a bomb calorimeter?
A) Activation energy must be met
B) Energy for a phase change and pyrolysis must be met
C) Neither a or b
D) Both a and b
Combustion
A chemical process involving the rapid oxidation of substances, resulting in the release of energy, light, and heat.
Activation Energy
The minimum amount of energy that must be provided to compounds to induce a chemical reaction.
Pyrolysis
The chemical decomposition of a substance through the application of heat, in the absence of oxygen.
- Gain insight into the basic principles of combustion and energy preservation in chemistry-related processes.
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Zybrea KnightJun 20, 2024
Final Answer :
D
Explanation :
For combustion to occur in a bomb calorimeter, both the activation energy must be met to initiate the reaction and sufficient energy must be provided for any phase changes and pyrolysis (the thermal decomposition of materials at elevated temperatures in an inert atmosphere) that may be necessary for the combustion process.
Learning Objectives
- Gain insight into the basic principles of combustion and energy preservation in chemistry-related processes.