Combustion Reaction
Fuel
Methane (CH₄)
Propane (C₃H₈)
Octane (C₈H₁₈)
Carbon (C), charcoal
Oxygen Supply
Complete
excess O₂
Incomplete
limited O₂
O₂ Supply
Excess (100%)
Complete combustion produces only CO₂ + H₂O. Incomplete combustion (limited O₂) also produces CO and/or soot (C).
Adjust O₂ supply, watch products change from clean CO₂/H₂O to toxic CO and soot particles
Interactive