Sunday, May 15, 2011

5.11 I can recall how nitrogen oxides are formed in car engines



a.    Write the general equation for the combustion of a fuel

Fuel + oxygen --à Carbon dioxide + Water + Energy
b.      During combustion the nitrogen in air can react to form what gases?

Nitrogen oxide
c.       What condition is necessary for this reaction to take place?

High temperatures
d.      In what common object is this condition found?

cars and vehicles
e.      Why is this condition needed for nitrogen to react?

To break the inert bond (triple bond) of the nitrogen molecules.
f.        What are the dangers of the products from this reaction?

Acid rain is produced, can denature marbles.

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