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Causes of Atmospheric Pollution (AQA GCSE Chemistry Combined Science): Flashcards

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Elements in most fuels

Carbon and hydrogen

Additional element in some fuels

Sulfur

Major source of air pollution

Fuel combustion

What type of gas is $CO$ ?

Toxic gas

What type of gas is $CO_2$ ?

Greenhouse gas

What does $SO_2$ cause?

Acid rain

Health effects of nitrogen oxides

Breathing problems and acid rain

What are particulates?

Tiny black particles (soot)

Properties making $CO$ dangerous

Colourless and odourless

What does $CO$ combine with in blood?

Haemoglobin

Effect of $SO_2$ and $NO_2$ on lungs

Irritate lungs

Gases that cause acid rain

Sulfur dioxide and nitrogen oxides

What causes global dimming?

Particulates reflecting sunlight

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