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Teta-ethyl Lead.... But they rarely use that anymore because of its toxicity. Additives found in most of the gas are now hydrocarbons ethers and alcohol.

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What is unleaded gasoline?

gasoline that has not been treated with a lead compound


Is lead and tetraethyl lead the same?

No, lead and tetraethyl lead are not the same. Lead is a chemical element (Pb) found in nature, while tetraethyl lead (TEL) is a compound used as an antiknock additive in automotive gasoline. TEL contains lead as one of its components but is a distinct compound with its own properties.


What ii leaded gasoline chemical compound?

In addition to the hydrocarbons present in normal gasoline, leaded gasoline contains tetra-ethyl lead or other lead alkyls for their anti-knock effect.


Can unleaded gasoline be used in an engine made for regular gasoline?

Unleaded gasoline is regular gasoline. Lead used to be added to gasoline to prevent engine knocking but the practice has been banned in most developed countries. 2nd Answer: There are some engines, a lot of them not in cars, that are made to use regular gasoline. They are designed so that the lead in regular old gasoline will build up on certain moving parts, and keep them sealed against engine pressures. Unleaded gas is not good for this type of engine, at all.


Gasoline is a what?

A leaded gasoline is one that has a lead-containing compound in it. For many years the number one anti-knock agent was tetra-ethyl-lead. After epidemiological research showed that the lead dust coming from car exhausts was a major cause of lowered intelligence in children the use of this chemical was quickly phased out. The use of any lead compound in gasoline has been a Federal offence for some years now. Leaded gasoline is still available as a high octane aviation gasoliine.


What element was found in 1922 by Thomas Midgley?

He found lead to increase octane leaves in gasoline


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What is the compound that contains the lead IV ion?

Lead (IV) ion is found in the compound lead(IV) oxide, which has the chemical formula PbO2.


Is lead found in any compound?

It's found in quite a few compounds.


What is the compound of lead and sulfur?

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What elements are there in lead dioxide?

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Is lead in compound or in pure elemental form?

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