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◊ Very large amounts of electricity can be generated in one place. ◊ Transporting oil and gas to the power stations is easy. ◊ Gas-fired power stations are very efficient. ◊ A fossil-fuelled power station can be built almost anywhere, so long as you can get large quantities of fuel to it. ◊ Cheap to transport ◊ Easy to obtain

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The products of a burning reaction is absorbed into the atmosphere. Hope this helps :)


Where do products of burning reactions end up?

The products of a burning reaction is absorbed into the atmosphere. Hope this helps :)


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