Lecture 15 - Pollution and Climate Change Flashcards
1
Q
why is carbon monoxide dangerous?
A
it binds to hemoglobin, making it harder for your body to carry oxygen
2
Q
what is the formula of carbon monoxide?
A
CO
3
Q
what is the formula of ozone?
A
O3
4
Q
what is the formula of sulfur dioxide?
A
SO2
5
Q
what are the formulas of nitrogen oxide?
A
NO and NO2
6
Q
how does nitrogen oxide form?
A
from N2 and O2 reacting around anything hot
7
Q
what is particulate matter (PM)?
A
a complex mixture of tiny solid particles + microscopic liquid droplets, classified by size
8
Q
how big is a micrometer?
A
about the size of a bacteria
9
Q
how does ozone form?
A
when NO2 breaks down in presence of sunlight to form NO and O atoms. the O atoms react with O2 to form ozone
