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  • Combustion Byproducts: CO2, Water, and Ash Explained
    Here are three byproducts of combustion:

    1. Carbon Dioxide (CO2): This is a major greenhouse gas, produced when carbon-containing fuels like wood, oil, or natural gas are burned.

    2. Water Vapor (H2O): Water is formed when hydrogen in the fuel combines with oxygen from the air during combustion.

    3. Ash: This is a solid residue left behind after combustion, containing the non-combustible parts of the fuel and any impurities. The composition of ash varies depending on the fuel.

    Important Note: Depending on the type of combustion and the fuel used, other byproducts can be released, including:

    * Carbon Monoxide (CO): A highly poisonous gas.

    * Nitrogen Oxides (NOx): Contribute to smog and acid rain.

    * Particulate Matter (PM): Tiny particles that can cause respiratory problems.

    * Sulfur Dioxide (SO2): Contributes to acid rain.

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