Chemicals In Ciggarette Smoke

Question 1

name three chemicals found in cigarette smoke

Answer 1

• carbon monoxide
• nicotine
• tar

Question 2

what is the effect of tar?

Answer 2

Its the substance that causes cancer.

• lung cancer
• cancer of the mouth, throat

Question 3

what is the effect of nicotine?

Answer 3

Its the addictive substance in tobacco.

Smokers can suffer withdrawal symptoms if they try to stop smoking

Question 4

what is the effect of carbon monoxide?

Answer 4

Reduces the ability of the blood to carry oxygen and puts a strain on the circulatory system and causes heart disease and strokes