Hydro- Carbon fuels

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  • Created on: 16-05-13 14:41
What does combustion mean?
The burning of a substance
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What are the gasses could be released into the atmosphere when a fuel burns?
Carbon dioxide, water vapour, carbon monoxide, sulphur dioxide and nitrogen oxide
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What happens during the combustion of hydro-carbon fuels?
The carbon and hydrogen in the fuels are oxidised
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What are the effects of the release of sulphur dioxide in the atmosphere?
Acid rain
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What are the effects of the release of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere?
Global warming
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What are the effects of the release of solid particles in the atmosphere?
Global dimming
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If sulphur can be taken out of the fuel before combustion, why is it not?
It's too expensive
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