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Chemistry - Combustion Question

If anyone can give me an answer, rep is available!

In relation to the photochemical smog...

"How are primary pollutants formed in combustion in a coal fired power station"

A pointer in the right direction would be fine... :biggrin:

Thanks for your help!

Anyone?

i know whats produced, but i dont know how......sorry

Reply 3

James.R

rainjan_4now

i know whats produced, but i dont know how......sorry

Yeah that's the problem i'm having lol. Ah well! Thanks anyway!

Reply 4

hitchhiker_13

Well don't think I can be too much help but there are the obvious CO2 emissions from the combustion C+O2 --> CO2
Fossil fuels also contain sulphur so when fossil fuels are burnt you get sulphur dioxide which causes acid rain (I think?)
You'll also get smoke ie carbon particles which can cause damage.