Why do we burn fuels?
Why do we burn fuels? Fossil fuels are burned to produce energy. When hydrocarbons are burned in the presence of oxygen they release carbon dioxide into the atmosphere. Carbon dioxide is a Greenhouse Gas and is a leading cause of Global Warming. What is the fuel being burnt? Incomplete combustion of a hydrocarbon in oxygen Substances or materials which undergo combustion are called fuels. The most common examples are natural gas, propane, kerosene, diesel, petrol, charcoal, coal, wood, etc. What causes a car to burn more gas than it should? Vacuum leaks Vacuum leaks cause a car to burn more...