Question detail
What atmospheric pollutant is produced when sulfur impurities in fuels burn?
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At a glance
MCQ
Type
practice
Style
Topic
Common atmospheric pollutants and their sources
Question
- A. Carbon dioxide
- B. Sulfur dioxide
- C. Nitrogen oxides
- D. Methane
Answer
The correct option is Sulfur dioxide. This answer is correct because it matches the approved learning objective to link petrol and diesel combustion to the production of atmospheric pollutants in the subtopic Atmospheric pollutants from fuels.
Explanation
The correct option is Sulfur dioxide. Sulfur dioxide is correct because it directly supports the approved learning objective to link petrol and diesel combustion to the production of atmospheric pollutants. This belongs to the subtopic Atmospheric pollutants from fuels within Common atmospheric pollutants and their sources, so the explanation must stay tied to that curriculum context. The other options are incorrect because they either do not answer this learning objective, use a vague statement, or move away from Atmospheric pollutants from fuels.
Common mistake
Linking Combustion to Pollutants
Students often confuse the types of pollutants produced by petrol and diesel combustion, thinking they are the same.
Clarify that while both petrol and diesel combustion produce similar pollutants, the specific amounts and types can vary due to differences in fuel composition and combustion conditions.
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