Question
Why are carbon and its compounds used as fuels for most applications?
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Answer
When carbon is burnt in the presence of air or oxygen, it forms carbon dioxide and water with a release of a large amount of heat and light.
$C ( s )+ O _2(g) \longrightarrow CO _2(g)+$ Heat + Light
→ When carbon and its compounds are burnt, additional heat energy is not required for consistent burning.
→ Hence, carbon and its compounds are used as fuels for most applications.
$C ( s )+ O _2(g) \longrightarrow CO _2(g)+$ Heat + Light
→ When carbon and its compounds are burnt, additional heat energy is not required for consistent burning.
→ Hence, carbon and its compounds are used as fuels for most applications.
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