pollutants from fuels Flashcards
1
Q
what is produced when incomplete combustion
A
water carbon monoxide
1
Q
what is produced when complete combustion
A
water and carbon dioxide
2
Q
how is sulfur dioxide produced
A
when coal is burned the sulfur it contains is oxidised
3
Q
how are oxides of nitrogen produced
A
inside engines due to high temperatures
4
Q
problems with particulates
A
increase risk of heart and lung disease
global dimming
5
Q
problems with sulfur dioxide and oxides of nitrogen
A
cause breathing problems
cause acid rain
