Pollutants Flashcards
(6 cards)
1
Q
How is nitrogen oxide formed?
A
- atmospheric nitrogen, nitrogen and oxygen react at high temperatures
2
Q
How is sulfur dioxide formed?
A
- formed from burning fuels with sulfur impurities
3
Q
How are carbon particulates formed?
A
- unburnt hydrocarbons
4
Q
How is carbon monoxide formed?
A
- incomplete combustion of fuel
5
Q
What is water vapour?
A
- greenhouse gas
6
Q
What is CO2?
A
- greenhouse gas
