Hydrocarbon Fuels Flashcards
1
Q
What happens when a fuel burns
A
Gases released into atmosphere such as co2, water vapour, carbon monoxide , sulfur dioxide , solid particles, oxides of nitrogen
2
Q
What happens during combustion
A
The carbon and hydrogen in the fuels are oxidised
3
Q
What do sulfur dioxide and oxides of nitrogen cause
A
Acid rain
4
Q
What does carbon dioxide cause
A
Global warming
5
Q
What do solid particles cause
A
Global dimming
6
Q
What are biofuels produced from
A
Plant material
7
Q
What do most fuels contain
A
Carbon
Hydrogen
Sulfur
