British Sign Language Glossaries of Curriculum Terms

BSL Chemistry Glossary - fuel - Definition

What is fuel?

A fuel is something that burns easily and gives us energy; it is something that burns with oxygen and gives off energy.

For example, petrol ignites and that energy makes the engine turn over and the car moves. Or it could be coal - when we light coal, it burns and feels hot/radiates heat energy. There are numerous different types of fuel. (pictures)

These are all examples of fuels that release energy when they burn with oxygen (O₂).