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it is a fossil fuel
-the elements in coal are mainly hydrogen and carbon, with lower levels of hydrogen, oxygen, sulfur and nitrogen, yet some trace elements within coal are radioactive. These include Uranium, Thorium, Radon and Radium.
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What are the elements in coal?
the main elements in coal are : hydrogen and carbon with a little bit of oxygen and sulphur
What are the 3 elements that must be present in coal?
Sulfur, Carbon and Hydrogen
What does coal consist of?
It consists primarily of carbon, but contains other elements. There are different types of coal, which have different compounds. See link.
What substance is coal?
Coal is a mineral, and it's mostly carbon with a good bit of hydrogen and oxygen plus a small portion of some other elements. A link to the Wikipedia article on coal is provided.
Is there a chemical name for coal?
Coal is mostly carbon, but often has impurities of sulfur and several other elements. It also doesn't have an exact and universal chemical formula, so no, there is no chemical name for coal.
What are the elements in coal?
the main elements in coal are : hydrogen and carbon with a little bit of oxygen and sulphur
Can coal and diamond be broken down into simpler substances?
Diamonds are Carbon; that's it. Coal is mostly Carbon with other elements in it.
What has the author Dalway J Swaine written?
Dalway J. Swaine has written: 'Trace elements in coal' -- subject(s): Analysis, Coal, Trace elements 'The trace-element content of soils'
What elements is a diamond made of?
coal, carbons. Formed by intense pressure.
What are the 3 elements that must be present in coal?
Sulfur, Carbon and Hydrogen
What has the author Peter Zubovic written?
Peter Zubovic has written: 'Distribution of minor elements in some coals in the Western and Southwestern regions of the Interior coal province' -- subject(s): Analysis, Coal, Analytical geochemistry, Trace elements 'Geochemistry of minor elements in coals of the northern great plains caol province' 'Distribution of minor elements in coals of the Appalachian region' -- subject(s): Coal, Analysis
What does coal consist of?
It consists primarily of carbon, but contains other elements. There are different types of coal, which have different compounds. See link.
What are three substances that can be obtained from coal?
Coal can be composed of a number of different things, primarily carbon. Because "Coal" does not refer to a single element or group of elements, there is no specific answer to this question.
What has the author J A Cavallaro written?
J. A. Cavallaro has written: 'Washability characteristics of Arkansas and Texas lignites' -- subject(s): Lignite, Coal, Desulfurization 'A washability and analytical evaluation of potential pollution from trace elements in coal' -- subject(s): Coal, Analysis, Trace elements
What substance is coal?
Coal is a mineral, and it's mostly carbon with a good bit of hydrogen and oxygen plus a small portion of some other elements. A link to the Wikipedia article on coal is provided.
Is there a chemical name for coal?
Coal is mostly carbon, but often has impurities of sulfur and several other elements. It also doesn't have an exact and universal chemical formula, so no, there is no chemical name for coal.
What types of elements are on the periodic table?
hydrogen, coal, iodine, oxygen, sodium, and iron
