Combined Science GCSE
Oxides of nitrogen
What Oxides of nitrogen means in Combined Science GCSE, as defined for AQA.
Definition of Oxides of nitrogen
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Formed when nitrogen and oxygen from the air react at the high temperatures found in car engines and furnaces, giving NOₓ.
Topics that use Oxides of nitrogen
- Atmospheric pollutants from fuels (AQA GCSE)
Related terms
- Acid rain
- Air pollution from fuels
- Atmospheric pollutants from fuels
- Combustion products
- Complete combustion
- Incomplete combustion
- Oxidation of fuel elements
- Particulates in the atmosphere
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