C9-Chemistry Of The Atmosphere

Question 1

What was the Earths early atmosphere like

Answer 1

Mostly carbon dioxide with nitrogen and water

Question 2

What does the greenhouse effect do?

Answer 2

Keeps the Earth warm

Question 3

What is the greenhouse effect

Answer 3

Greenhouse gases absorb long wavelength radiation reflected of the surface.

Question 4

What is a carbon footprint

Answer 4

The measure of how much carbon dioxide is released into the atmosphere as a result if your actions

Question 5

Why is Carbon Monoxide fatal

Answer 5

Binds to the haemoglobin in red blood cells reducing the oxygen there are able to transport around the body

Question 6

Why is carbon monoxide dangerous (reasons)

Answer 6

Odourless

Colourless

Question 7

What does Sulphur Dioxide cause

Answer 7

Acid rain

This corroded metals and erodes stone

Question 8

What does Nitrogen Oxides cause

Answer 8

Respiratory/breathing problems

Question 9

What does Carbon Particulates/soot cause

Answer 9

Health Issues