Question

Write the characteristics and some important uses of coal.

Answer 1

Characteristics of coal are as follows:

1. It is a hard, black combustible fuel.
2. It is a fossil fuel.
3. It mainly contains carbon.
4. When heated in air, it burns and produces mainly carbon dioxide gas.
5. It is a source of energy.

Some important uses of coal are as follows:

1. It is used as a fuel in homes and industry and at thermal power plants for generating electricity.
2. It is used to make coal gas and coke.