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Coal is the largest contributor to the human-made increase of CO2 in the air. In terms of carbon dioxide emissions, coal is slightly ahead of petroleum and about double that of natural gas.

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How does the carbon in coal become part of the carbon dioxide in the air?

When coal is burnt the chemical change combines carbon from the coal with oxygen from the air to produce carbon dioxide.


Burning coal produces the greenhouse gas carbon dioxide is this a false statement about the use of coal?

No, this is true. Coal is a fossil fuel which holds carbon which has been trapped underground for millions of years. When it is burnt the carbon dioxide is released where it adds to the greenhouse gases in the atmosphere.


Is coal recyclable?

Coal can not be recycled. Once it's burnt, it's just ash, carbon and carbon dioxide.


Burning coal produces which gas?

Burning coal in complete combustion of oxygen produces carbon-dioxide where as burning coal in limted amount of oxygen produces carbon-monoxide.


Why coal does not give out water?

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When wood is burnt what is made?

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What kind of doxide does coal produce?

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Why does burnt coal look white?

When coal is burnt, the carbon in the coal combines with oxygen to form carbon dioxide, releasing heat and energy. The white ash that remains after burning is mainly composed of non-combustible minerals present in the coal, such as silica, alumina, and calcium carbonate. These mineral residues give the burnt coal a whitish appearance.


Does Nuclear energy produce more carbon dioxide than burning coal?

No, nuclear energy produces very little carbon dioxide during operation, while burning coal emits significant amounts of carbon dioxide. Nuclear energy is considered a low-carbon energy source.


What energy source would produce the most carbon dioxide?

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Does burning coal give off carbon dioxide?

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What increases carbon dioxide in the air driving cars or heating buildings with coal?

Both these activities release long-hidden carbon dioxide (CO2) into the atmosphere. Coal emits more CO2 than oil (when burnt).