# Describe the complete combustion of ethanol and state one use of ethanol that depends on this property.

> Cambridge International IGCSE Chemistry (0620) — 11.6 Alcohols · Describe · 4 marks

## Mark scheme (4 marks)

1. Ethanol reacts with oxygen during complete combustion
2. Products of complete combustion are carbon dioxide and water
3. Energy / heat is released during the reaction
4. A use of ethanol that depends on combustion, e.g. fuel / used in spirit burners / used as a biofuel in vehicles

## Key terms

- [complete combustion](https://www.gradenine.co.uk/glossary/complete-combustion)
- [ethanol](https://www.gradenine.co.uk/glossary/ethanol)

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