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 ---> Co2 + H2o + Energy

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

Nitric Oxide NO, Nitrogen Dioxide NO2, and NItrous Oxide N2O  

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

High Temperatures.

d.      In what common object is this condition found?

In cars.

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

It is needed so that it could break the triple covalent bond because the molecule is inert.

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

NItrous oxides create acid rain when mixed with with the water in the atmosphere and therefore creating acidic rain.