Ethanol burns in air
2 marks · NormalState the names of the two products formed when ethanol burns completely in air.
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carbon dioxide and water
Also accept: water and carbon dioxide
Common mistakes: carbon monoxide instead of carbon dioxide
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Marking points
B1 · 1 mark · States carbon dioxide as a product.
B2 · 1 mark · States water as a product.
Worked solution
When ethanol burns completely in air, the products formed are carbon dioxide and water.