7.9 chemistry in the atmosphere Flashcards
1
Q
which layer of the atmosphere is closest to earth’s surface?
A
troposphere
2
Q
what are the 2 main sources of air pollution?
A
transportation and electricity production
3
Q
what is photochemical smog
A
smog created when sunlight breaksdown the product of gasoline use in transportation
4
Q
what does the complex chemistry of polluted air seem to center around?
A
NOx, nitrogen oxides
5
Q
what forms sulfuric acid when reacting with H2O in the air?
A
the products of the burning coal to produce electricity
6
Q
how could sulfur be removed from burned coal?
A
a scrubber
