Chemistry A-Level
Carbon neutral fuel
What Carbon neutral fuel means in Chemistry A-Level, as defined for AQA.
Definition of Carbon neutral fuel
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A fuel where the carbon dioxide absorbed equals the carbon dioxide released, as shown by the photosynthesis, fermentation and combustion equations.
Topics that use Carbon neutral fuel
- Alcohol production (AQA A-Level)
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