Catalytic converter

Question 1

What are catalytic converters

Answer 1

These help reduce the release of toxic gases from your exhaust pipes. They contain platinum and rhodium which act as catalysts. The reaction turns carbon monoxide to carbon dioxide and nitrogen oxide to nitrogen and oxygen

Question 2

Hydrocarbon combustion

Answer 2

Hydrocarbon fuels can undergo complete or incomplete combustion depending on the amount of oxygen available

Question 3

Complete combustion

Answer 3

This happens when there is a good supply of air. Carbon and hydrogen atoms in hydrocarbons react with oxygen in an exothermic reaction to form energy, carbon dioxide and water

Question 4

Incomplete combustion

Answer 4

This happens when the supply of air or oxygen is poor. Water is still produces but so are carbon and carbon monoxide. Also less energy is released