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All fossil fuels contain sulphur, at least to some extent. Oil that has a high level of sulphur is called 'sour' crude, as opposed to 'sweet' crude which has a low sulphur level. Natural gas can also be 'sweet' or 'sour'.
Sulphur in natural gas is usually present as the poisonous gas hydrogen sulphide, and it is usually removed from natural gas as it emerges from the ground. In remote regions like northern Canada or Kazakhstan its storage can be a problem. On the other hand, oil is processed at refineries, often a long way from the source of the oil, and the sulphur is used in various industrial processes. High sulphur concentrations are also found in oil or tar sands such as are found in northern Canada and Venezuela.
Coal also contains sulphur, but being a solid it is difficult to extract using conventional technologies. High-sulphur coal used to produce a lot of sulphur dioxide when it was burned, which formed sulphuric acid in the air, leading to acid rain, but nowadays the waste gases are 'scrubbed' of sulphur using a limestone wash, and the mineral gypsum is formed, which is used in plasterboard and other building materials.
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What are two environmental disadvantage to burning fossil fuels to provide energy?
There are many disadvantages of burning fossil fuels. These include pollution and also burning fossil fuels has a mesurable cooling effect on the climate.There are many disadvantages of burning fossil fuels. These include pollution and also burning fossil fuels has a mesurable cooling effect on the climate.
What would happen if there were no fossil fuels?
We will have to use renewable energy like solar, wind and geothermal power and continue to use nuclear power. We also must use electric or hydrogen cars because without fossil fuels we will not have gasoline.Life would be different.
What are the problems if fossil fuels run out?
If the world runs out of fossil fuels and hasn't developed sufficient alternate energy sources, an energy crisis will ensue. Most people will be forced to do without privately owned vehicles for transportation, and basic services such as electricity, water and sewage may be disrupted or discontinued. Also, fossil fuels provide many of the raw materials used to create plastics and synthetic products such as fabrics - without fossil fuels these products may no longer be available.
Are there fossil fuels on Mars?
There is no current evidence that fossil fuels exist on Mars. Mars is primarily composed of rock and dust, and has a thin atmosphere. Any potential fossil fuels would have to be created through natural geological processes on the planet, which is yet to be discovered.
Why does the government not ban the use of fossil fuels?
Obviously anyone not a part of the government would not know. But, the use of fossil fuels are growing dramatically. The use of it isn't the only thing growing. The concern regarding the collaboration between fossil fuels damaging the environment, is growing, too. Not everyone apart of the government is up for the contemptible essence of using fossil fuels. Many debates regarding this contamination have determined a small idea of what to do. But so far nothing has been done about it.
What gas does complete burning of fossil fuels produce?
Complete burning of the hydrocarbon portion of fossil fuels produces carbon dioxide. Since most fossil fuels contains nitrogenous and sulfurous components also, nitrogen dioxide and sulfur dioxide would also be produced by complete combustion.
How would fossil fuels change in the future?
The fossil fuels will become extinct in some years.There is no future of fossil fuels.That is why there is so much research going on the alternate fuels.
How do fossils change the Earth's surface?
well im not very sure my self but it would have something to do with fossil fuels
Would fossil fuels work in Tennessee?
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What would happen if people keep using fossil fuels?
If you keep using fossil fuels it there will be no more and you cant give off energy.
What is the difference between the Greenhouse Effect and fossil fuels?
Fossil fuels are non-renewable energy sources that can be burned to get energy. The Greenhouse Effect is, in part, the result of burning fossil fuels. In this example, fossil fuels would be a causative agent that creates an effect on the environment, specifically, the Earth's atmosphere.
What are two environmental disadvantage to burning fossil fuels to provide energy?
There are many disadvantages of burning fossil fuels. These include pollution and also burning fossil fuels has a mesurable cooling effect on the climate.There are many disadvantages of burning fossil fuels. These include pollution and also burning fossil fuels has a mesurable cooling effect on the climate.
How would leaving fossil fuels in the ground affect global climate change?
Fossil fuels (coal, oil and natural gas) in the ground contain carbon dioxide from plants and other organic matter 300 million years ago. If we left this in the ground it would not be building up in the atmosphere causing global warming, as it is doing now.
What is produced from the burning of fossil fuels?
Water vapor and carbon dioxide if the burn is complete. Energy is produced. By-products would include Carbon Dioxide, carbon monoxide, sulfur dioxide, and nitrogen oxide.
What if fossil fuels was never invented?
Fossil fuels weren't invented, they simply exist, fossil fuel is just that, decayed/fossilized matter from thousands of millions of years ago, we just refine the fuel. And if we had never discovered the fossil fuels, more likely than not we would only be using electricity for things such as cars, heating, and other such things that use these fossil fuels. Or perhaps they would all run on ethanol (a..sort of wast product of corn) So, if fossil fuels were never discovered our lives would very likely be much the same as they are today, but, well, less polluted.
If coal energy where to run out what would you use in its place?
fossil fuels
What kind of resources are non-renewable?
Fossil fuels, and anything made from them, uranium and minerals.
