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What are the two chemical pollutants that are produced by coal fired power stations?
Most coal burned in power stations contains small amounts of the metal mercury. This metal is released and vaporized as the coal burns. Some coal, particularly lower-quality bituminous coal, contains nitrogen compounds. The nitrogen in this coal (and sometimes nitrogen from the air) combine with oxygen to produce various nitrogen oxides, some of which catalyze the formation of ozone in the lower atmosphere. Most modern coal-fired power stations have very efficient combustion, so they produce very little carbon monoxide, but some older plants produce significant (but still small) quantities. Carbon dioxide isn't universally considered a pollutant, but it is the main combustion product of coal. Some coal contains sulfur or sulfur compounds. These can be released by burning to produce sulfur dioxide, which reacts with water in the atmosphere to produce sulfurous and sulfuric acids, which are significant components of acid rain.
Do fossil fuels contain hydrogen?
Most do, some don't. Coal contains very little hydrogen, petroleum contains quite a bit.
How easy is it to gain access to coal?
It depends on the depth from surface of the deposit. There are places where coal is naturally exposed at the surface or covered with very little overburden. There are also places where coal is found at relatively great depth.
What can coal be turned into?
Coal can be turned into carbon dioxide that contains some of these mixed in: water vapor, sulfur dioxide, nitrogen dioxide, carbon monoxide, and ammonia.<br> Also, when you burn coal, you get some solid stuff called "coal ash" or "fly ash" which is somewhat like sand or dirt particles. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Otherwise, you can bake coal in an airtight oven, and from that you get a thick oily substance called "coal tar", which can sometimes be used in medicines (in very small amounts), a complicated substance, and you also get ammonia, hydrogen sulfide, and other poisonous substances, PLUS you get a solid substance called "coke" that is made of nearly 100 percent carbon. Coke is good for making iron and steel, and in smelting some other metals, and you can use it to heat up your house if you can get it an you burn it very carefully.
What are advantges of coal?
The advantage of coal is that it is easily mined. Other then that it runs out fast, it burns to C02, there is very little of it, takes really long time to produce and it is hard to convert to energy.
What are the two chemical pollutants that are produced by coal fired power stations?
Most coal burned in power stations contains small amounts of the metal mercury. This metal is released and vaporized as the coal burns. Some coal, particularly lower-quality bituminous coal, contains nitrogen compounds. The nitrogen in this coal (and sometimes nitrogen from the air) combine with oxygen to produce various nitrogen oxides, some of which catalyze the formation of ozone in the lower atmosphere. Most modern coal-fired power stations have very efficient combustion, so they produce very little carbon monoxide, but some older plants produce significant (but still small) quantities. Carbon dioxide isn't universally considered a pollutant, but it is the main combustion product of coal. Some coal contains sulfur or sulfur compounds. These can be released by burning to produce sulfur dioxide, which reacts with water in the atmosphere to produce sulfurous and sulfuric acids, which are significant components of acid rain.
In the UK power stations use coal oil gas and nuclear?
Coal, natural gas, and nuclear mostly, very little oil now. Also some wind power.
Where in England is the most coal mined?
There is very little coal left in England as most of it has already been extracted.
What does coal do to damage the environment?
Coal is a chemically complex fuel. Whenever it is burned, gases are given off and particles of ash, called "fly ash," are released. The sulfur in coal combines with oxygen to form sulfur dioxide, which can be a major source of air pollution if emitted in large enough quantities. It can affect people breathing problems and be very dangerous in the future
Do fossil fuels contain hydrogen?
Most do, some don't. Coal contains very little hydrogen, petroleum contains quite a bit.
Minerals found in Japan?
The minerals that are found in Japan include sulfur, coal, lead, limestone, and zinc. There are not very many mineral deposits in the country.
What is mined in Bulgaria?
Mainly coal. Very little copper, zinc and petroleum
Why don't many power companies want to make the change from coal to other sources of energy?
Coal is a low cost, abundant fuel. It is estimated that at our current rate of usage we have over two hundred years of coal reserves. Coal has also become a very clean burning fuel with the recent development of sulfur removal methods.
What is A very hard rock that burns with high heat and little smoke made formed from coal?
anthracite
How easy is it to gain access to coal?
It depends on the depth from surface of the deposit. There are places where coal is naturally exposed at the surface or covered with very little overburden. There are also places where coal is found at relatively great depth.
What can coal be turned into?
Coal can be turned into carbon dioxide that contains some of these mixed in: water vapor, sulfur dioxide, nitrogen dioxide, carbon monoxide, and ammonia.<br> Also, when you burn coal, you get some solid stuff called "coal ash" or "fly ash" which is somewhat like sand or dirt particles. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Otherwise, you can bake coal in an airtight oven, and from that you get a thick oily substance called "coal tar", which can sometimes be used in medicines (in very small amounts), a complicated substance, and you also get ammonia, hydrogen sulfide, and other poisonous substances, PLUS you get a solid substance called "coke" that is made of nearly 100 percent carbon. Coke is good for making iron and steel, and in smelting some other metals, and you can use it to heat up your house if you can get it an you burn it very carefully.
Is coal a good fuel?
Coal is a convenient, low cost fuel. However, coal is also dirty, producing air borne particulate matter and numerous dangerous compounds. Acid rain is a result of the burning of high sulfur coal. Coal often contains heavy metals that are extremely hazardous to life. New generation coal fired power plants are much cleaner, but very expensive and rarely required by environmental laws in the US.
