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Is charcoal formed from plants

Anonymous

∙ 16y ago

Updated: 11/15/2022

Yes--charcoal is partially-burned wood. Charcoal briquets, though, are a different thing--charcoal plus binders plus petroleum derivatives...

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∙ 16y ago

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What is formed when charcoal is burned?

When charcoal is formed carbon dioxide gas is produced. C + O2 = CO2

How do you find the nature of the gas formed when charcoal is burnt?

by doing something.....

Is the diamond and charcoal are of the same material?

Yes, both are formed from carbon.

What is formed from the destructive distillation of animal bones or wood?

Bone charcoal and wood charcoal are formed respectively. Gas carbon is also released and tar is made.

Which gas is formed when charcoal is burnt?

The combustion of any hydrocarbon (charcoal is made from wood) produces carbon dioxide, CO2, and water, H20. However, charcoal is usually burned in a low oxygen environment like your grill, in which case Carbon Monoxide, CO, is formed. This is a poisonous gas also found in car exhaust and is why you should not grill indoors.

What C was formed from the remains of swamp plants?

Coal was formed from the remains of swamp plants :D

Is CHARCOAL biomass fuel or fossil fuel?

CHARCOAL is considered a biomass fuel because it is derived from organic matter (wood) and not from fossilized remains. It is renewable and sustainable as it comes from plants that can be replanted and harvested.

How and when was crude petroleum formed?

it was formed by sea plants and creatures

What gas is in smoke when burning a biscuit?

The substance formed when biscuits are burned is similar to charcoal and consists mostly of carbon.

Is charcoal good for plants?

Charcoal in and of itself isn't fertilizer but an absorption medium. Due to its extremely high surface area, nutrients like nitrogen and phosphorus stick to the charcoal and provide an excellent home to soil friendly bacteria and thus essentially turning charcoal into a slow release fertilizer. Inoculate it with fertilizer before applying

What sedimentary rocks are formed from the remains of plants and animals?

Sedimentary rocks formed from the remains of plants and animals are called organic sedimentary rocks. Examples include coal, formed from the remains of plants, and limestone, formed from the shells of marine organisms.

What chemical substance is found in the earth but not formed by plants or animals?

Carbon is a chemical substance found in the Earth but not formed by plants or animals.

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