what happens to the carbon atoms in coal when coal is burned?

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2007-03-29 08:06:53 · 4 answers · asked by astrid_dyane 1 in Environment

They join to oxygen atoms from the air to form carbon dioxide (or carbon monoxide in lower oxygen concentrations).

2007-03-29 08:10:35 · answer #1 · answered by physandchemteach 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋

They end up in chemical combination with oxygen as carbon dioxide and are the major concern in global warming.

2007-03-29 15:13:06 · answer #2 · answered by campbelp2002 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋

Mostly combines with oxygen and makes carbon dioxide and/or carbon monoxide.

2007-03-29 15:10:02 · answer #3 · answered by A.Mercer 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋

They combine with oxygen atoms to form environmentally harmless CO2.

2007-03-29 15:21:03 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋