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Mercury emitted from burning coal can stay airborne for how long?
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∙ 12y ago
That will be 2 years. (textbook)
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What is the Name of air pollutant produced by burning coal?
The pollutants produced by burning coal are Mercury-HG Sulphur oxide-SO2 Nitrogen oxides-NO2
How much carbon dioxide is emitted by burning one pound of coal?
Burning one pound of carbon releases about 3.6 pounds of carbon dioxide (the extra weight comes from oxygen from the air).
What is burning coal?
Burning coal is an exothermic reaction as it give heat
What does bituminous coal?
Bituminous coal is a soft coal, compared to anthracite coal, a hard coal. Bituminous coal is a long-burning, hot burning source of fuel.
How can you reduce the amount of sulfur dioxide released?
Some types of coal contain sulphur, and when burned, release sulphur dioxide; this is the major source of sulphur dioxide emissions. There are ways to scrub pollutants out of the smoke emitted by coal-burning power plants, however, I personally think that it makes more sense to stop burning coal and switch to other methods of power generation.
Mercury is quick silver and coal is for?
..... burning.
What is the Name of air pollutant produced by burning coal?
The pollutants produced by burning coal are Mercury-HG Sulphur oxide-SO2 Nitrogen oxides-NO2
Which human activity has the greatest impact on increasing mercury levels?
burning coal for energy
Which human activity has had the greatest impact on increasing mercury levels?
burning coal for energy
How much carbon dioxide is emitted by burning one pound of coal?
Burning one pound of carbon releases about 3.6 pounds of carbon dioxide (the extra weight comes from oxygen from the air).
What is burning coal?
Burning coal is an exothermic reaction as it give heat
What does bituminous coal?
Bituminous coal is a soft coal, compared to anthracite coal, a hard coal. Bituminous coal is a long-burning, hot burning source of fuel.
What natures resources are in Italy?
coal, Mercury, and zinc
How can you reduce the amount of sulfur dioxide released?
Some types of coal contain sulphur, and when burned, release sulphur dioxide; this is the major source of sulphur dioxide emissions. There are ways to scrub pollutants out of the smoke emitted by coal-burning power plants, however, I personally think that it makes more sense to stop burning coal and switch to other methods of power generation.
What State can you see the burning coal beds?
where at Amidon can you see burning coal beds
Is burning coal for a barbecue physical or chemical change?
burning of coal is chemical change
What is a potential impact of burning coal?
A potenial impact of burning coal is using up the coal. Another impact is pollution
