Combustion Flashcards
(12 cards)
What is the side reaction in combustion that produces NO2?
N2 + 2O2 ———> 2NO2
What side reaction of combustion produces NO?
N2 + O2 ———> 2NO
What side reaction from combustion produces SO2?
S + O2 ———> SO2
Where does the sulfur come from in the combustion side equation?
From impurities in the crude oil
Where does the nitrogen come from in the combustion side equations?
From the air
What is the full combustion equation with C4H10S2 as a reactant and SO2 as a product?
C4H10S2 + 8SO2 ———> 4CO2 + 5H2O
2SO2
What reaction is used to reduce carbon monoxide?
2CO + O2 ———> 2CO2
What reaction is used to reduce carbon monoxide in a catalytic converter?
2CO + 2NO ———> 2CO2 + N2
What are the key elements that make the catalytic converter and what properties does the converter have?
Platinum, rhodium and palladium
It has a honeycomb clay structure so it has a large surface area and it is coated in the metals
What are the effects of acid rain?
Affects the pH of the soul and the pH of water
Corrosion of limestone (CaCO3) and metals
What 2 equations can be used to neutralise sulfur dioxide?
CaO + SO2 ———> CaSO3
CaCO3 + SO2 ———> CaSO3 +CO2
What reactions show the formation of acid rain (H2SO4 and HNO3)?
SO2 +H2O + 1/2O2 ———> H2SO4
N2 + H2O + O2 ———> 2HNO3
