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Why are sulfur and its compounds being removed from natural gas and petroleum before they are burned?
The burning of fossil fuels containing sulfur compounds results in the production of sulfur dioxide. Sulfur dioxide combines with water in the atmosphere to produce sulfuric acid in the form of acid rain. Sulfur dioxide harmful to anyone who breathes it, and acid rain causes damage to property and natural systems such as rivers and forests.
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What was plastic before it was plastic?
Plastics are usually derived from petroleum or natural gas.
Why is sulfercompounds removed before the natural gas is used as fuel?
Hydrogen sulfide gas at sufficient concentrations can be harmful to both humans and the environment. At levels above 1,000 ppm, it is fatal in 50% of all cases. Dry sulfur as a chemical, is not dangerous. It is often used as a fertilizer component.
Why petroleum and natural gas are known as fossils fuels?
petroleum and natural gas are none other than the decomposed forms of plants and animals that had been buried under the earth before millions of years.The decomposed forms from which fuels are obtained are termed fossils and therefore the fuels obtained from the fossils(petroleum , natural gas etc) are termed fossil fuels
What are properties or compounds?
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Why is sulphur removed from petrol before it is used as a fuel for motor vehicles?
Sulphur is removed from petrol in some countries because burning petroleum releases sulphur dioxide. This mixes with water vapour and rain in the atmosphere to cause acid rain.
Why petroleum is called black gold or crude oil?
Petroleum is called "black gold" because of its value, versatility, and economic significance, similar to that of gold. It is also referred to as "crude oil" because it is a natural, unrefined oil extracted from the earth, before being processed into various petroleum products.
Why is desalting necessary for petroleum crude oil before processing?
The salts that are most frequently present in crude oil are calcium, sodium and magnesium chlorides. If these compounds are not removed from the oil, several problems arise in the refining process. The high temperatures that occur downstream in the process could cause water hydrolysis, which in turn allows the formation of corrosive hydrochloric acid.
How were petroleum and natural gas formed?
The formed from the remains of dead vegetation and marine organisms that lived approximately 500 million years ago. It takes many thousands of years before any fossil fuels form. The process: 1) First, the remains are changed into peat by decomposition and pressure. 2) Second, the peat is buried by sediment, so that pressure and heat is applied. This turns it to coal. 3) Last the pressure pushes water out of the coal, creating many different compounds called hydrocarbons. Gases are also produced, one of which is methane, the major constituent of natural gas.
A mixture of gaseous hydrocarbons located under the surface of earth often near petroleum deposist?
This is likely referring to natural gas, which is a mixture of hydrocarbons primarily composed of methane. It is often found along with petroleum deposits and is an important source of energy used for heating, electricity generation, and fuel for vehicles. Natural gas is extracted from the ground through drilling and is processed before being distributed for use.
Before the automobile what was the main use of petroleum?
The most recent use for petroleum before it was used in automobiles was for lighting in kerosene lamps. Petroleum in the form of tar from oil seeps in the ground were used in antiquity to seal boats and the roofs of houses.
Why was petroleum in high demand before the invention of the automobile?
Petroleum. Was used for more than just making gas for automobiles
How are kidney stones removed?
They can be removed using prescribed medication which your doctor will advise you on, there are natural remedies available which you can use but always seek qualified advice before taking these and in bad cases it might require surgery.
