Nitrogen oxides (NOx) are produced in a petrol engine when the high temperatures and pressures cause nitrogen and oxygen in the air to react. The combustion process in the engine leads to the formation of nitrogen monoxide (NO), which can further react with oxygen to form nitrogen dioxide (NO2). These compounds are collectively referred to as NOx emissions.
Yes they can.
During combustion, the high temperatures cause nitrogen in the air to react with oxygen to form nitrogen oxides. These nitrogen oxides combine with other gases produced during combustion to form pollutants. Nitrogen can be present in the air or in the fuel as impurities, contributing to the formation of nitrogen oxides during combustion.
Acid Rain
Oxides of nitrogen forms acids when reacted with water. Therefor they cause acid rains.
Acid rain is caused by sulfur and nitrogen oxides.
Oxides of sulfur and nitrogen that combine with water vapor can cause acid rain. This occurs when these oxides react with water in the atmosphere to form sulfuric acid and nitric acid, which then fall to the ground in precipitation, damaging plants, aquatic ecosystems, and infrastructure.
Acid rain is caused by emissions of sulphur dioxide and nitrogen oxides which react with the water molecules in the atmosphere to produce acids.Nitrogen oxides can be produced naturally by lightning strikes and sulphur dioxide is produced by volcanic eruptions and industrial emissions. It also can be from gases from burning coal and oil released into the air.
No. Acid rain is the result of nitrogen oxides and sulfur oxides put into the atmosphere by volcanoes and the burning of fossil fuels.
Nitrogen oxides contribute to air pollution by reacting with other compounds to form smog and acid rain. They also contribute to respiratory issues and can worsen asthma and other lung conditions. Additionally, nitrogen oxides play a role in the formation of ground-level ozone, which can harm the environment and human health.
Nitrogen dioxide is a reddish-brown gas that contributes to the color of smog haze. It is produced from the reaction of nitrogen oxides with sunlight and other pollutants in the atmosphere. Nitrogen dioxide is a harmful air pollutant that can cause respiratory issues and contribute to the formation of ozone and smog.
The EGR valve may not be functioning correctly allowing too much oxygen to enter into the combustion process. If someone has rebuilt the engine the compression could be at a high enough level that increased levels of oxides of Nitrogen could be produced. Note that high compression and faulty EGR valves that allow too much oxygen both cause the combustion temperature to run higher than designed. High compustion temperatures are the ultimate cause of elevated levels of oxides of Nitrogen. *Engine could also be running too hot and casusing incresed combustion temperatures causing increased oxides of nitrogen