Question

The burning of wood and coal causes _____in air.

Answer 1

Air pollution

• Air pollution occurs when harmful or excessive quantities of substances including gases, particulates, and biological molecules are introduced into Earth's atmosphere.

Burning of wood and coal

• The combustion reaction produces heat and emissions in the form of water, organic vapors, gases, and particles when the wood is burned.
• Carbon monoxide$\left(\mathrm{CO}\right)$, Carbon dioxide$\left({\mathrm{CO}}_2\right)$, Sulfur oxides$\left({\text{SO}}_x\right)$, and nitrogen oxides$\left({\text{NO}}_x\right)$ are the most dangerous emissions.
• So, the burning of wood and coal produces air pollution.

The burning of wood and coal causes pollution in the air.