Ch. 6 | Energy from Combustion
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Interactives
In this chapter, we will describe fuels and their characteristics, including alternative fuels to help us meet our future energy needs. Here you will find the videos, simulations, and articles for both the 10th Edition and the 2024 Release:
Chapter 6 Opening Video
This video sets the stage for what students will learn about combustion in Chapter 6.
Composting
This ChemMatters article provides more information about composting.
Atomic Interactions
This PhET simulation investigates potential energy in bonds and will help with Your Turn 6.8.
Measuring Temperature
This ACS Reactions video reviews the histroy of temperature-measuring devices.
Calorimetry
This video addresses the heat content of different fuels.
Bond Energy Calculations
This instructional video walks students through a bond energy calculation.
Energy Skate Park Basics
This PhET simulation allows students to better understand energy conversions and help with Your Turn 6.16.
3D Model of n-Octane
See a 3D rendering of n-octane, illustrated in Figure 6.26(a).
3D Model of iso-Octane
See a 3D rendering of iso-octane, illustrated in Figure 6.26(b).
3D Model of n-Pentane
See a 3D rendering of n-pentane, illustrated in Figure 6.27(b).
3D Model of Neopentane
See a 3D rendering of neopentane, illustrated in Figure 6.27(b).
3D Model of Triglyceride
See a 3D rendering of glyceral tristearate.
Biodiesel
This video explains how you can make biodiesel from food oil.
Chapter 6 Opening Video
This video sets the stage for what students will learn about combustion in Chapter 6.
Energy Consumption by Source
Interactive trends of global energy consumption by source since 1800.
Composting
This article describes aerobic and anaerobic combusting.
Where are the Fossil Fuels?
Interactive trends in fossil fuel reserves, production, and use in the U.S.
Will We Run Out of Fossil Fuels?
This video describes the basics of fossil fuels.
The Fire Triangle
This video describes the components of the fire triangle.
Atomic Interactions
This PhET simulation investigates potential energy in bonds and will help with Your Turn 6.8.
Detecting Temperature
This video describes different types of thermometers used to measure temperature
Calorimetry
This video addresses the heat content of different fuels.
Endothermic vs. Exothermic Reactions
This video describes the difference between endothermic and exothermic reactions.
Bond Energy Calculations
This instructional video walks students through a bond energy calculation.
Energy Skate Park Basics
This PhET simulation allows students to better understand energy conversions and help with Your Turn 6.13.
Acidic Mine Drainage
This video describes the environmental impacts of acidic mine drainage.
Mountaintop Mining
This video describes how mountaintop mining affects local communities.
Coal Combustion on the Community
This video describes the impacts of coal combustion on local communities.
Coal Consumption Around the World
Interactive trends in coal consumption worldwide, 1965-2021.
Worldwide Proven Oil Reserves
Interactive trends in worldwide proven oil reserves worldwide, 2020.
Oil Drilling
This video describes the processes involved in oil drilling.
Tar Sands - Part 1
This video describes the processes and environmental impacts of using tar sands for oil.
Tar Sands - Part 2
This video describes the processes and environmental impacts of using tar sands for oil.
Natural Gas Production
Interactive trends in natural gas production worldwide since 1900.
Fracking - Part 1
This video describes how fracking works and the health impacts of fracking fluids.
Fracking - Part 2
This video describes how fracking works and the health impacts of fracking fluids.
Real Talk: Dr. Doezema
Check out this interview with Lambert Doezema to learn more about emissions budgets.
London Dispersion
This video illustrates London dispersion forces.
3D Model of n-Octane
See a 3D rendering of n-octane, illustrated in Figure 6.29.
3D Model of iso-Octane
See a 3D rendering of iso-octane, illustrated in Figure 6.29.
Fischer-Tropsch
This video describes how the Fischer-Tropsch process is used to convert biomass into liquid fuel.
Ethanol Production
This video outlines the steps involved in the production of ethanol fuel from corn.
Biodiesel
This video explains how you can make biodiesel from food oil.
3D Model of Triglyceride
See a 3D rendering of glyceral tristearate.
Best Fuel for Cars
This TED talk compares the properties, benefits, and sustainability of various transportation fuels.
Teen Maps Contaminants from a Coal Plant
This video describes how a high school student became involved in fighting toxic pollution due to coal combustion.
