Properties & Effects of Atmospheric Pollutants (AQA GCSE Chemistry Combined Science): Flashcards

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Properties & Effects of Atmospheric Pollutants
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Common impurity found in fossil fuels

Sulphur

Gas formed when sulphur burns at high temps in fuels

Sulphur dioxide (SO2SO_2)

How nitrogen oxides form in combustion

Nitrogen from air reacts with O2O_2 at high temps

Respiratory effect of SO2SO_2 and NOxNO_x

Cause respiratory problems

Long-term effect of SO2SO_2 & NOxNO_x on heart

Can contribute to heart disease

Effect of carbon monoxide on body

Impairs oxygen circulation

Health effect of particulate matter

Impairs oxygen circulation & respiratory issues

How acid rain forms

SO2SO_2 & NOxNO_x react with water in clouds to form acids

Acids in acid rain

Dilute sulphuric & nitric acids

Acid rain effect on plant leaves

Damages leaves

Acid rain effect on soil

Increases acidity, harms plant growth

Acid rain effect on water bodies

Increases acidity, harms fish & aquatic plants

Acid rain effect on limestone structures

Corrodes & weakens them

Acid rain effect on metal structures

Corrodes metal, weakening structures

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