Asked by Jessica Castro on Jun 15, 2024

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What can coal be converted to? 

A)  bitumen 
B)  synthetic oil sand 
C)  synthetic natural gas 
D)  radioactive isotopes

Synthetic Natural Gas

A fuel gas that can be produced from fossil fuels or renewable sources, designed to mimic the properties of natural gas.

  • Discern the types and characteristics of coal and evaluate their implications on the environment.
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A'jaylah YatesJun 21, 2024
Final Answer :
C
Explanation :
Coal can be converted into synthetic natural gas through a process called coal gasification. This involves breaking down the coal into a gas mixture that can be further processed to remove impurities and produce methane, which is the main component of natural gas. This process allows for the production of cleaner burning fuel from coal. Bitumen and synthetic oil sand are products of oil sands, not coal, and cannot be produced through conversion of coal. Radioactive isotopes are not produced through conversion of coal and are a separate category of materials.