MASSACHUSETTS MA SOLID FUEL BURNING
APPLIANCE EXAM 2026 COMPLETE STUDY
GUIDE
◉ Combustion Answer: involves reactions of the elements in the
burning substance with oxygen in the air , producing oxides
◉ What does the comubstion of hydrocarbon fuels release? Answer:
energy
◉ What happens during combustion? Answer: the carbon and
hydrogen in the fuels are oxidised
◉ What is produced after combustion? Answer: Oxides of each
element in the burning substance
◉ What gases are released when a fuel burns? Answer: Carbon
dioxide , Water vapour, Carbon monoxide, Sulfur dioxide, Oxides of
nitrogen, particulates
◉ Carbon dioxide Answer: when enough oxygen is present (
complete combustion )
