Amorphous Forms Of Carbon Flashcards
1
Q
What does the word “Amorphous” mean?
A
Non crystalline.
2
Q
What is coal?
A
It is a natural fuel. It is hard as stone and black in color.it is one of the fuels used to cook food.it was used in railway earlier and also in thermal power plants to produce energy. It is used as a fuel in various industries.
3
Q
What is carbonisation?
A
The process of conversion of dead vegetation into coal.
4
Q
What gas does coal mainly produce.
A
Co2
5
Q
What is Destructive distillation of coal.
A
Formation of coke takes place by heating coal in absence of air is called destructive distillation.
