5.9.3.1 atmospheric pollutants from fuels

Question 1

The combustion of fuels is a major source of atmospheric pollutants- which fuels contain sulphur, carbon and/or hydrogen?

Answer 1

Coal, gasoline and diesel. (Oil and natural gas)

Question 2

The gases released into the atmosphere when a fuel is burned may include..

Answer 2

Carbon dioxide, water vapour, carbon monoxide, sulphur dioxide and oxides of nitrogen.

Question 3

What forms particulates in the atmosphere?

Answer 3

Solid particles and unturned hydrocarbons.