Problems With Materials

Question 1

Compounds that damage the environment

Answer 1

• > carbon monoxide-> incomplete combustion due to lack of oxygen.
• > sulfur dioxide-> caused by sulfur impurities in fuels, can form acid rain.
• > nitrogen oxides-> caused by high combustion temperatures, can from acid rain.
• > carbon dioxide-> traps the sun’s heat which contributes to the Global Warming.

Question 2

Carbon capture technology

Answer 2

Put the carbon dioxide back underground.

Question 3

Toxic substances

Answer 3

• > Biomagnification
• > Non-biodegradable-> lasts a long time and does not break down.

Solution-> Biodegradable-> breaks down easily in soil.