C9: ATMOSPHERIC POLLUTANTS Flashcards
How is CO2 formed?
complete combustion
What is the effect of CO2?
global warming
How can we reduce the amount of CO2 released?
-burn less fossil fuels
-reduce deforestation
How is CO formed?
incomplete combustion
What is the effect of CO?
death (toxic gas)
How can we reduce the amount of CO released?
-burn less fossil fuels
-burn in plenty of O2 (complete combustion)
How are carbon particulates formed?
incomplete combustion
What are the effects of carbon particulates?
-global dimming
-respiratory problems
How can we reduce the amount of carbon particulates released?
-burn less fossil fuels
-burn in plenty of O2 (complete combustion)
How is sulfur dioxide formed?
sulfur in fuel reacts with O2 in air
What are the effects of sulfur dioxide?
-acid rain
-respiratory problems
How can we reduce the amount of sulfur dioxide released?
-burn less fossil fuels
How are nitrogen oxides formed?
nitrogen and O2 from air react at high temps (eg: in car engines)
What are the effects of nitrogen oxides?
-acid rain
-respiratory problems
How can we reduce the amount of nitrogen oxides released?
-using catalytic converters in cars (convert nitrogen oxides into nitrogen)
