| 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. | 
Sunday, May 15, 2011
5.11 I can recall how nitrogen oxides are formed in car engines
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