combustion of alkanes
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why are hydrocarbons used as fuels?
as they release a lot of heat during combustion
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show the equation for the complete combustion of methane
CH4 + 202 → CO2 + 2H20
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show the equation for the incomplete combustion of methane
CH4 + 1.502 → CO = 2H2O
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what may form during incomplete combustion of alkanes
soot which can create particulates
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what is the impact of carbon monoxide?
it is a toxic gas and can exacerbate asthma
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what is the impact of reaction between nitrogen and oxygen
can form nitric acid which forms acid rain
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what chemical compound is sprayed on flue gas to remove sulphur oxide?
calcium carbonate
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reaction that takes place in a catalytic converter
2CO + 2NO → N2 + 2CO2
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what is the greenhouse gas?
gases trap energy from leaving atmosphere and so earth becomes warmer
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