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9. Atmosphere Flashcards

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What are the main pollutants (CO2 IS NOT A POLLUTANT)

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SO2
CO
NOx
C

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How is SO2 formed

And a harmful effect of it

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When sulphur impurities in fuel burn

Acid rain

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How is CO formed

And a harmful effect of it

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Incomplete combustion

Death (its toxic) combines with haemoglobin preventing red blood cells transporting O2

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How are NOx’s formed

And a harmful effect of it

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N2 reacts with O2 at a high temperature

Acid rain

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How is C formed

And a harmful effect of it

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Incomplete combustion
Global dimming
Lung diseases

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