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common pollutants Flashcards

1
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CO

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carbon monoxide

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SO2

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sulphur dioxide

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C

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carbon (soot)

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NOx

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oxides of nitrogen

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CO source

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the incomplete combustion of fossil fuels

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SO2 source

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heavy industry and power stations combusting fossil fuels containing sulphur OR volcanoes

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C source

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the incomplete combustion of fossil fuels

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NOx source

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formed when hot air comes into contact with a very hot environment. nitrogen and oxygen have enough energy to form oxides.

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CO example

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car engines, radiators

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SO2 example

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Coal, oil, gas OR volcanoes

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NOx example

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areas with lots of thunderstorms due to high temperature produced from lightening

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CO effect

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poisonous gas, deadly in high concentrations

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SO2 effect

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dissolves to produce acid rain, damaging ecosystems

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C effect

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causes respiratory problems, asthma

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NOx effect

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can cause acid rain, lead to smog, causes irritation, asthma

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