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Incomplete Combustion and Environmental Impact

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Complete combustion occurs when a hydrocarbon burns in plenty of ______.

oxygen

Incomplete combustion occurs when there is not enough ______ available.

oxygen

Incomplete combustion generates carbon ______ and particulates.

monoxide

Particulates are solid particles of ______ that we call soot.

carbon Signup and view all the answers

Burning fossil fuels can produce pollutants such as carbon ______, sulfur dioxide, and nitrogen oxides.

dioxide Signup and view all the answers

What are the products of complete combustion?

The products of complete combustion are water and carbon dioxide. Signup and view all the answers

What happens during incomplete combustion?

During incomplete combustion, carbon monoxide and particulates (soot) are generated. Signup and view all the answers

What are particulates?

Particulates are solid particles of carbon that we call soot. Signup and view all the answers

What are some pollutants that can be produced by burning fossil fuels?

Some pollutants that can be produced by burning fossil fuels are carbon monoxide, sulfur dioxide, and nitrogen oxides. Signup and view all the answers

What is the main difference between complete combustion and incomplete combustion?

The main difference between complete combustion and incomplete combustion is the availability of oxygen. Complete combustion occurs when there is plenty of oxygen available, resulting in the production of water and carbon dioxide. Incomplete combustion occurs when there is not enough oxygen available, resulting in the generation of carbon monoxide and particulates. Signup and view all the answers