8th Class Science Combustion and Flame Question Bank Combustion and Flame HOTS Objective Problems

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    The ignition temperature of sodium is very _____i____. To prevent its _____ii_______ combustion, it is stored under _______iii______,. The information in which alternative completes the given statements?

    A)  i-low, ii-rapid, iii-Kerosene

    B)  i-low, ii-spontaneous, iii-Kerosene

    C)  i-high, ii-rapid, iii- water

    D)  i-high, ii-spantaneous, iii-water

    Correct Answer: B

    Solution :

      The minimum temperature at which a substance catches fire is called ignition temperature. The ignition temperature of sodium is very low. Hence, it catches fire easily at room temperature. It reacts vigorously with oxygen at room temperature. To prevent its spontaneous combustion, it is stored under kerosene. The correct answer is B.


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