HYDROCARBON FUELS: Impure hydrocarbon fuels that contain Sulfur compounds
COMBUSTION OF HYDROCARBON FUELS:
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- During combustion of Hydrocarbon fuels, impurities including Sulfur compounds will be oxidised to produce Sulfur Dioxide:
Sulfur + Oxygen → Sulfur Dioxide
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sEFFECTS OF SULFUR DIOXIDE:
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- Sulfur Dioxide released into the atmosphere will dissolve in Water droplets of clouds to make it more acidic (lower ph), resulting in Acid Rain
EFFECT
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EXPLANATION
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Kills plants and trees
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Leaches minerals and nutrients out of the soil, causing plants and trees to die
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Kills aquatic organisms
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Rivers and lakes become too acidic which causes aquatic organisms to die
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Reduced plant and tree growth
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Damages waxy layer of leaves, making it difficult for trees to absorb mineral ions needed for growth
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Destroys buildings
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Corrodes metals (steel) and limestone in buildings
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