Question

Tech A says that hydrocarbons are a result of complete combustion. Tech B says that a catalytic converter creates a chemical reaction, changing carbon monoxide and hydrocarbons to water and carbon dioxide. Who is correct

Answer 1

Tech A is incorrect as hydrocarbons result in carbon dioxide and water when completely combusted, not hydrocarbons. Tech B is correct that catalytic converters change carbon monoxide and hydrocarbons to water and carbon dioxide.

Step-by-step explanation:

In this scenario, Tech A's statement that hydrocarbons are a result of complete combustion is incorrect. Complete combustion of hydrocarbons actually produces carbon dioxide and water. Tech B, on the other hand, is correct. A catalytic converter does indeed create a chemical reaction that changes carbon monoxide and hydrocarbons into water and carbon dioxide. This process is essential for reducing toxic emissions from vehicles and is enabled by the use of a platinum-rhodium catalyst within the converter.

Answer 2

Neither Tech A nor B is correct

Step-by-step explanation:

Combustion is a chemical reaction that occurs when a chemical molecule(s) interacts quickly with oxygen and produces heat.

When hydrocarbon undergoes a complete combustion reaction, they produce water and CO2.

Tech B is also incorrect because the main purpose of a catalytic converter is to accelerate and speed up the chemical reaction rates, Hence, they are not involved in chemical reaction formation. Catalytic converters are utilized as a control device in exhaust emission to lessen the effect of toxic gas fumes.