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Anthracite is known as the highest grade coal. Give reason. - Science

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Anthracite is known as the highest-grade coal. Give reason.

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  1. Anthracite is the highest grade coal.
  2. It has a very light weight and the highest heat content.
  3. Anthracite coal is very hard, deep blacks, and shiny.
  4. It contains 86-97% carbon and has a heating value slightly higher than bituminous coal.
  5. It bums longer with more heat and less dust.
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Chapter 15: Chemistry in Everyday Life - Exercises [Page 179]

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Samacheer Kalvi Science [English] Class 8 TN Board
Chapter 15 Chemistry in Everyday Life
Exercises | Q IV. 5. | Page 179
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