Chemistry-fuels Flashcards

1
Q

Name a gas that traps heat energy that the earths surface radiates out

A

Carbon dioxide

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2
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Trapping and letting heat out of the earth is known as

A

The greenhouse effect

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3
Q

When fossil fuels are burnt name the pollutant gases that are releases into the atmosphere

A

Carbon dioxide sulphur dioxide nitrous oxide

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4
Q

Name 2 consequences because of the enhanced greenhouse effect that leads to global warming

A

Sea levels will rise

Climate will become unpredictable which will disrupt growth of crops and Eco systems

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5
Q

Name 2 ways to prevent global warming

A

Burn less or no fossil fuels

Have catalytic converters that change harmful gases into less or Bon harmful gases

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6
Q

True or false

Light may be given out or taken in during a reaction

A

False

Heat may be given out or taken in during a reaction

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7
Q

When fuels are burnt what types of energy are given out

A

Heat and light energy

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8
Q

the equation for burning a fuel

A

Fuel+oxygen=CO2+water+energy

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9
Q

The reaction in a battery produces __________ energy

What is the missing word

A

Electrical

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10
Q

True or false

Fuels are substances which release useful amounts of energy when they burn

A

True

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