Friday, May 20, 2011

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



Questions

a.       Write the general equation for the combustion of a fuel
      fuel+oxygen----> Co2+H20+energy
b.      During combustion the nitrogen in air can react to form what gases?
     it can react to form nitrogen monoxide and nitrogen dioxide
c.       What condition is necessary for the formation of these gases?
     High Temprature
d.      In what common object is this condition found?
    Cars
e.      Why is this condition needed for nitrogen to react?
    Because its a triple covalent bond it means that its super strong
f.        What are the dangers of the products from this reaction?
  Acid rain

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