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Hydrocarbons, when they are a vapourise in car engines and pollute the atmosphere, are toxic and carcinogenic to humans. Also, when they are in the atmosphere they react with nitrogen oxides, oxygen and water vapour if the come into contact with sunlight. They create ozone in this reaction.

When ozone is in the troposphere (a lower layer of the atmosphere) in very high concentrations it is toxic to humans and attacks the lung tissue. Ozone in the troposphere (rather than the insulating layer in the stratosphere) acts as a green house gas, causing global warming.

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Can combustion processes cause ozone issues?

Yes, combustion processes releasing nitrogen oxides (NOx) and volatile organic compounds (VOCs) can lead to the formation of ground-level ozone, a major component of smog. Ozone can cause respiratory issues and other health problems, as well as contribute to environmental pollution and harm ecosystems. Implementing emission controls and using cleaner technologies can help reduce ozone formation from combustion processes.


What is produced after a fire?

Fire releases heat and carbon dioxide. The carbon depends on how the fire is burnt. Unburnt hydrocarbons are released if fire is not complete.


Why unburnt carbon particles are present in luminous zone?

Unburnt carbon particles are present in the luminous zone of a flame due to incomplete combustion. In this region, insufficient oxygen and lower temperatures prevent the complete oxidation of carbon-containing fuels, resulting in the formation of soot or carbon particles. These unburnt particles emit light, contributing to the flame's luminosity. Additionally, turbulent mixing and varying fuel-to-air ratios also play a role in the presence of these particles.


Why the central blue cone in the blue flame is unburnt gas?

because no air enters it. The air burns gas.


What is the spectrum of burning kerosene?

Burning kerosene produces a visible light spectrum that includes mainly yellow, orange, and red colors. The colors seen depend on various factors such as temperature, combustion efficiency, and impurities in the kerosene.

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What is shorthand for unburnt petrol?

Hydrocarbons (HC)


What impacts does petrol have on the environment?

Petrol is a fossil fuel. It gives out enormous amounts of Carbon-dioxide on combustion. Carbon dioxide is a greenhouse gas that is causing global warming and climate change. Burning petrol in your car with a working catalytic converter will produce water, CO2, and a small fraction of unburnt hydrocarbons. The unburnt hydrocarbons will contribute to photochemical smog, while the CO2 will contribute to global warming. Nitrogen is also emitted, and may change into NO2 or NO due to the heat of the chemical reactions taking place within your car. Also SO2 can be released. Burning petrol in your car without a working catalytic converter will produce a higher amount of unburnt hydrocarbons, and is significantly worse for the environment. Petrol is also burnt in heating systems and thermal power stations - with the same problems for pollution and greenhouse effect.


How is unburnt hydrocarbons made into less harmful substances by a catalytic converter?

By giving the hydrogen a handjob


What gasses does a 3 way catalytic converter treat?

carbon monoxide, unburnt hydrocarbons and oxides of nitrogen


What do car exhaust fumes contain?

Carbon dioxide, carbon monoxide, nitrous oxides, water vapor, oxygen, unburnt hydrocarbons,


What pollutants do vehicles produce?

CO2, Carbon particulate matter PM, (in the past Lead pollution). CO, NOx and unburnt hydrocarbons.


Can combustion processes cause ozone issues?

Yes, combustion processes releasing nitrogen oxides (NOx) and volatile organic compounds (VOCs) can lead to the formation of ground-level ozone, a major component of smog. Ozone can cause respiratory issues and other health problems, as well as contribute to environmental pollution and harm ecosystems. Implementing emission controls and using cleaner technologies can help reduce ozone formation from combustion processes.


What is the meaning of EUro-2 related With Car?

i think it is an emission control technology to protect envoirnment by controlling sulpher, co, co2 and unburnt hydrocarbons Saleem Awan


What is produced after a fire?

Fire releases heat and carbon dioxide. The carbon depends on how the fire is burnt. Unburnt hydrocarbons are released if fire is not complete.


What is unburnt gas and air on a Bunsen flame?

Unburnt gas refers to the gas that has not yet reacted with oxygen to produce a flame. Air in a Bunsen flame refers to the portion of the gas mixture that has not burned completely and still contains oxygen, which can support combustion. Together, unburnt gas and air in a Bunsen flame contribute to the overall combustion process.


What is purpose of catalytic converter for cars?

It stops the car from emitting harmful gasses by the following reactions: Carbon monoxide and nitrogen monoxide into carbon dioxide and nitrogen gas Unburnt hydrocarbons into carbon dioxide and water


Shorthand for unburnt petrol?

There really is no shorthand for unburnt petrol. However, if it must be abbreviated, it could be written as "unbnt. pet.".