Hydrocarbons

http://www.cleanairsys.com/emissions/hydrocarbons/index.htm http://www.epa.gov/oms/invntory/overview/pollutants/hydrocarbons.htm http://hyperphysics.phy-astr.gsu.edu/hbase/organic/hydrocarbon.html

METHANE EXPLOSION!

Hydrocarbons- a class of compounds containing only hydrogen and carbon
Hydrocarbons are used for fuel and to obtain other organic compounds such as methanol, ethanol, carbon black, chloroform, and formaldehyde.

Hydrocarbons are released into the atmosphere as a result of incomplete combustion of fossil fuels, as well as fuel evaporation.

When hydrocarbons combine with NOx and sunlight, ozone is formed.

Properties of hydrocarbons include strong odor, and can be toxic to humans.

__Health Impact of Hydrocarbons__
 * headaches
 * dizziness
 * vomiting
 * coma
 * brain damage
 * premature death

__Enviornmental Impact of Hydrocarbons__
 * Precursor to ground-level ozone
 * Major component of smog

1. What happens when you put a match in methane? 2. Describe hydrocarbons 3. What are the health effects of hydrocarbons? 4. What are the enviornmental effects of hydrocarbons? 5. What are the properties of hydrocarbons?