Reducing Pollution Flashcards
1
Q
How can reduce particulate pollution?
A
- Coal-powered stations produce particulates
- Can be removed w electrostatic precipitator
- Collects and removes particulates from waste gases as they pass through it
2
Q
How are catalytic converters useful?
A
- In car exhaust systems
2. Converts vehicle pollutants e.g NO into harmless gases like N and O and CO into less harmful CO2
3
Q
What is the purpose of low sulphur fuels?
A
Reduce sulphur dioxide pollution
4
Q
What might scientists monitor to reduce pollution?
A
air quality
5
Q
What is the general equation for complete combustion?
A
Fuel + O2 —> CO2 + H2O
6
Q
What is the general equation for INcomplete combustion?
A
Fuel + O2 —> CO + C + H2O
