8th Class Science Coal and Petroleum

  • question_answer 7)
    Describe characteristics and uses of coke.

    Answer:

    Characteristics of coke: (i) It is an almost pure form of carbon. (ii) It is porous and black substance. (iii) It is a bad conductor of heat and electricity. (iv) It is tough. Uses of coke: (i) It burns easily and does not produce any smoke. (ii) It is a very good reducing agent. (iii) It is used in the manufacture of gaseous fuel. e.g. producer gas (N2 +CO )   and water gas (H2 + CO)  . (iv) It is used in the manufacture of steel and in the extraction of many metals.    


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