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Why is sulphur removed from petrol before it is used as a fuel for motor vehicles?
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∙ 10y ago
Sulphur is removed from petrol in some countries because burning petroleum releases sulphur dioxide. This mixes with water vapour and rain in the atmosphere to cause acid rain.
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∙ 10y ago
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Can petrol vapour burn?
yes, very easily Liquid petrol doesn't actually burn. It vapourises before it ignites.
Why should sulfur be removed from petrol?
When burned, sulfur yields toxic sulfur dioxide, which forms irritants in the atmosphere and contributes to acid rain.
Is petrol a liquid or a gas?
petrol is the liquid gasoline
Is IPA miscible with petrol.?
IPA is miscible with petrol.
Is petrol a element or compound?
Petrol is a compound.
Why does sulfur have to be removed out of petrol and diesel before they are burnt?
When it is burnt, it will react with the oxygen making sulphur Dioxide, which is a harmful gas -- S(aq) +O2(g) ->SO2(g)
What poisonous gas can be formed from sulphur compounds when petrol is burned?
sulphur dioxide is formed from sulphur compounds when petrol is burned
How many vehicles are checked per day on a petrol pump?
None. It is not the purpose of a petrol pump to check vehicles.
What vehicles use petrol?
Petrol is gasoline and most internal combustion engines, thus most vehicles, use it.
What is the use of petrol in a vehicle?
petrol ( or gas to the Americans) powers the combustion engines of vehicles.
What uses does petrol have?
It is used as fuel in vehicles
What is produced when petrol is burnt?
Oxides of Sulphur and Nitrogen.....i guess and maybe Carbon monoxide....
What is the function of the distributor in petrol vehicles?
Spark timing
How does petrol get suck faster in vehicles?
Add a turbocharger
What gas is in petrol?
There are no types of gas present in petrol because it is basically a liquid that is used in cars and vehicles. Petrol is the UK term for gasoline.
How do you know if a car is good with petrol?
The owners manual will tell you. Most vehicles are built to run on petrol.
Why do you use Unleaded Petrol?
It harmed the vehicles engines and the environment.
