c9 common atmospheric pollutants and their sources Flashcards
what does complete combustion produce
carbon dioxide + water
what does incomplete combustion produce
carbon dioxide + water
carbon particulates(soot)
carbon monoxide
what are the effects of carbon monoxide being used
prevents blood carrying co2 around the body(fatal)
colourless and odourless
what are the effects of carbon particulates being used
global dimming
causes respiratory problems
reflects sunlight back into space
what are the effects of carbon sulphur dioxide being used
fossil fuels contain this- when burnt sulfur dioxide is produced
reacts with water vapour causing acid rain
causes respiratory problems
what does acid rain do
kills plants
destroy habitats
damages buildings/statues
as the earth is increasing what gases effects them to get worst
Nitrogen and oxygen
react in the air in high
temperatures-