5.11 I can recall how nitrogen oxides are formed in car engines

a.       Write the general equation for the combustion of a fuel

fuel + oxygen ------> carbon dioxide +water+energy 

b.      During combustion the nitrogen in air can react to form what gases?

nitrogen monoxide, nitrogen dioxide

c.       What condition is necessary for this reaction to take place?

high temperatures

d.      In what common object is this condition found?

Cars

e.      Why is this condition needed for nitrogen to react?

Because nitrogen has a very strong covalent bond.

f.        What are the dangers of the products from this reaction?

When the products dissolve into water, they produce nitric acid which contributes to acid rain, which then erodes limestone buildings.