7 Questions
What is the main reason for the black smoke produced when coal, wood, and oils are burnt?
Unburnt carbon particles
Which component of petrol contributes to the incomplete combustion process in car engines?
Hydrocarbons (C8H18)
What is the primary reason for the emission of CO into the air from car engines?
Short time available for burning
What type of gases are released by the internal combustion engines of cars, buses, trucks, and aeroplanes?
Sulphur dioxide (SO2) and carbon monoxide (CO)
What is the impurity present in coal that leads to the formation of SO2 when coal is burnt?
Sulphur compounds
What is the main reason for the black color of the smoke produced by burning coal, wood, and oils?
Unburnt carbon particles
Which component emitted by car engines contributes to air pollution due to its poisonous nature?
Carbon monoxide (CO)
Learn about the various sources of air pollution including burning of coal, wood, and oils which produce toxic gases like CO and SO2 as well as unburned carbon particles. Understand the impact of these pollutants on the environment and human health.
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