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| There are
three main types of fossil fuels: |
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| (1) Oil
and its derivatives |
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| (2)
Natural Gas |
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| (3) Coal |
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| Fossils
fuels are typically composed of |
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| compounds
containing hydrogen and carbon |
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| atoms. The process of burning fossil fuels |
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| always
results in carbon dioxide being emitted |
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| into the
atmosphere. Take the example of |
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| natural
gas (methane). |
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| CH4
+ 2O2
CO2 + 2H2O |
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| Water and
carbon dioxide are the by-products |
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