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Question 19

A ferry uses two fuels in its heating system. Fuel R is methane, which is a hydrocarbon. Fuel S is a fuel oil containing carbon, hydrogen and sulfur. Both fuels burn in a limited supply of oxygen.

What can be concluded about the pollutants released by the two fuels?

[1]
A

Carbon monoxide may form only from fuel S, while sulfur dioxide may form from both fuels

B

Carbon monoxide may form from both fuels, while sulfur dioxide may form only from fuel S

C

Soot may form only from fuel R, while carbon monoxide may form only from fuel S

D

Sulfur dioxide may form only from fuel R, while soot may form only from fuel S

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9.3 Common atmospheric pollutants and their sources Questions

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102 exam-style questions on AQA GCSE Chemistry 9.3 Common atmospheric pollutants and their sources, covering 9.3.1 Atmospheric pollutants from fuels and 9.3.2 Properties and effects of atmospheric pollutants. Each one has a worked solution and a mark scheme showing where the marks go.

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