Properties & Effects of Atmospheric Pollutants (AQA GCSE Chemistry Combined Science): Flashcards
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Common impurity found in fossil fuels
Common impurity found in fossil fuels
Sulphur
Gas formed when sulphur burns at high temps in fuels
Gas formed when sulphur burns at high temps in fuels
Sulphur dioxide ()
How nitrogen oxides form in combustion
How nitrogen oxides form in combustion
Nitrogen from air reacts with at high temps
Respiratory effect of and
Respiratory effect of and
Cause respiratory problems
Long-term effect of & on heart
Long-term effect of & on heart
Can contribute to heart disease
Effect of carbon monoxide on body
Effect of carbon monoxide on body
Impairs oxygen circulation
Health effect of particulate matter
Health effect of particulate matter
Impairs oxygen circulation & respiratory issues
How acid rain forms
How acid rain forms
& react with water in clouds to form acids
Acids in acid rain
Acids in acid rain
Dilute sulphuric & nitric acids
Acid rain effect on plant leaves
Acid rain effect on plant leaves
Damages leaves
Acid rain effect on soil
Acid rain effect on soil
Increases acidity, harms plant growth
Acid rain effect on water bodies
Acid rain effect on water bodies
Increases acidity, harms fish & aquatic plants
Acid rain effect on limestone structures
Acid rain effect on limestone structures
Corrodes & weakens them
Acid rain effect on metal structures
Acid rain effect on metal structures
Corrodes metal, weakening structures