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