Energy in the home

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Paraffin oil at 1700C for jets and lighting.

Diesel at 2700C for trains.

Lubricating oils for oil , polishes.

Bitumen at 3500C for roads.

Slide 39

POLLUTION

Burning Fuels.

When fuels are burned in oxygen , heat is produced but carbon dioxide and water vapour are also produced.

Sulphur dioxide and nitrogen are also produced.

These gases cause global warming and acid rain.

Slide 40

POLLUTION

Another gas is produced when fuel does not burn completely.This is called Carbon Monoxide.

This gas has no smell and can cause death.

Cars are now fitted with catalytic converters which convert this gas into a harmless gas.