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The main gases given off when you burn fossil fuels, such as coil, oil and natural gas, are carbon dioxide and water vapour. Both are greenhouse gases, but the water vapour quickly falls out of the atmosphere.

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Which gas is used when fossil fuels burn carbon dioxide or oxygen?

When fossil fuels burn, oxygen is used as the gas that reacts with the carbon in the fuel to produce carbon dioxide. This process is known as combustion and is the reason why carbon dioxide is released as a byproduct of burning fossil fuels.


When human burn fossil fuels what is released back into the atmosphere?

When humans burn fossil fuels, carbon dioxide (CO2) is released back into the atmosphere. This carbon dioxide is a greenhouse gas that contributes to global warming and climate change.


Why do power plants burn fossil fuels?

Power plants like Thermal Power Plant burn fossil fuels to heat water and then water turn into steam that creates enough pressure to run the turbines.Turbines rotate and electricity is formed.


When fossil fuels burn what are the reactants?

The burning of fossil fuels are a combustion reaction. The reaction for the combustion has the reactants of propane (C3H8) and oxygen (O2). The combustion reactions products are carbon dioxide (CO2) and water (H2O).


What led humans to burn more fossil fuels?

The Industrial Revolution and technological advancements led to increased demand for energy, driving the widespread use of fossil fuels. Fossil fuels like coal, oil, and natural gas are abundant, easily accessible, and provide a concentrated source of energy, making them attractive for meeting the growing energy needs of society. However, the environmental impact of burning fossil fuels has become a major concern due to their contribution to climate change.

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What fossil fuels burn?

Natual gas is the cleanest burning fossil fuel.


What three fossil fuels do Americans burn?

coal (solid)petroleum (liquid)natural gas (gas)


Which gas is used when fossil fuels burn carbon dioxide or oxygen?

When fossil fuels burn, oxygen is used as the gas that reacts with the carbon in the fuel to produce carbon dioxide. This process is known as combustion and is the reason why carbon dioxide is released as a byproduct of burning fossil fuels.


What three fossil fuels do you burn to provide electric energy?

coal, gas and oil


What other name is given to carbon based fuels?

Fossil fuels (coal, oil and natural gas).


What are gas oil and coal called?

Fossil fuels.


What can you burn that will increase the amount of greenhouse gasses?

Fossil fuels (coal, oil and natural gas).


What harmful gas is being released when engines burn fossil fuels?

Carbon monoxide is released.


When humans burn fossil fuels what happens?

When humans burn fossil fuels (coal, oil and natural gas) they release carbon dioxide (CO2). This is one of the greenhouse gases which is causing global warming and climate change. This burning of fossil fuels happens in industry, transport and the generation of electricity.


Why is global warming high?

Because we continue to burn fossil fuels (coal, oil and natural gas).


When human burn fossil fuels what is released back into the atmosphere?

When humans burn fossil fuels, carbon dioxide (CO2) is released back into the atmosphere. This carbon dioxide is a greenhouse gas that contributes to global warming and climate change.


What are the fossil fuels in Japan?

Fossil fuels in Japan are oil, gas.