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The burning of wood and coal causes _____in air.


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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 monoxideCO, Carbon dioxideCO2, Sulfur oxidesSOx, and nitrogen oxidesNOx 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.


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