Chemistry of the Atmosphere Flashcards
1
Q
How are particulates formed?
what are the danger associated with them?
A
- incomplete combustion
- global dimming, respiratory problems, potential to cause cancer.
2
Q
- How is sulfer dioxide formed?
- What are the dangers associated with it?
A
- during combustion, sulfer impurities (in fossil fuels) react with oxygen
- acid rain, respiratory problems
3
Q
How are oxides of nitrogen formed?
What are the dangers associated with them?
- in the heat of
A
- in the heat of a combustion engine,
(atmospheric) oxygen + nitrogen react - acid rain and respiratory problems
4
Q
what are the proportions for the current % of the earths atmosphere
A
carbon dioxide about 0.04%
oxygen about 20%
nitrogen about 80%
