Air Pollutants Flashcards
1
Q
What does sulfur dioxide do?
A
It’s an acidic gas. Reacts with water and oxygen to form acid rain. It’s toxic and causes breathing difficulties.
2
Q
What does carbon monoxide do?
A
It changes the amount of oxygen in the blood. It’s toxic
3
Q
What does nitrogen dioxide do?
A
It’s an acidic gas which reacts with water and oxygen to form acid rain. It’s toxic
4
Q
What’s carbon dioxide?
A
It’s a greenhouse gas which helps cause global warming
