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Question 12

A snowplough is powered by an engine. Its fuel is made mainly of hydrocarbons and contains a small amount of sulfur as an impurity. The engine is supplied with enough air for the fuel to burn completely. The exhaust is checked for carbon monoxide, sulfur dioxide and oxides of nitrogen.

Which option correctly shows whether each pollutant can be produced?

[1]
A

Carbon monoxide: yes; sulfur dioxide: yes; oxides of nitrogen: no

B

Carbon monoxide: no; sulfur dioxide: no; oxides of nitrogen: yes

C

Carbon monoxide: no; sulfur dioxide: yes; oxides of nitrogen: yes

D

Carbon monoxide: yes; sulfur dioxide: no; oxides of nitrogen: yes

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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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