Environmental Chemistry Section 2.2 Flashcards
1
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What is Air made up of
A
78%- Nitrogen
21% Oxygen
>1% Argon
2
Q
Air Quality is determined by;
A
- Measuring Pollutants
- Estimating the amount of emissions from pollution sources
3
Q
Define Sulfur Dioxide (SO2)
A
The pollutant that comes from industrial processes, by burning fossil fuels
4
Q
What are Scrubbers
A
They are used to remove up to 99% of sulfur from industrial emissions by using limestone
5
Q
What health hazards contribute to SO2
A
Respiratory System
Contributes to acid rain and smog
6
Q
Define Nitrogen Oxides (NO or NO2)
A
Formed from fossil fuels emissions
7
Q
What are the health hazards of NO or NO2
A
Respiratory System and Eyes
Contributes to smog and acid rain
8
Q
What is Carbon Monoxide nickname
A
The Silent Killer
9
Q
What do Catalytic Converter use
A
Platinum and Palladium
10
Q
What are 3 negative impacts of ground-level ozone
A
- Fuel Combustion
- Vehicle Engines
- Industries
