Tuesday, May 17, 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 ----> Energy + Oxides
b.      During combustion the nitrogen in air can react to form what gases?
       NOx Gases
c.       What condition is necessary for the formation of these gases?
        High Temperatures and presence of Oxygen
d.      In what common object is this condition found?
        Cars
e.      Why is this condition needed for nitrogen to react?
       Because Nitrogen molecules are diatomic and have strong triple covent bonds
f.        What are the dangers of the products from this reaction?
        Asthma, Acid rain and Cancers. 

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