Causes of Atmospheric Pollution (AQA GCSE Chemistry Combined Science): Quizzes
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What impurity in fossil fuels causes additional harmful pollutants when burned?
What impurity in fossil fuels causes additional harmful pollutants when burned?
Sulphur
What forms when sulphur impurities in fossil fuels are burned at high temperatures?
What forms when sulphur impurities in fossil fuels are burned at high temperatures?
Sulphur dioxide
What condition is needed for nitrogen from air to form nitrogen oxides?
What condition is needed for nitrogen from air to form nitrogen oxides?
High temperatures
Where does the nitrogen come from that forms nitrogen oxides during combustion?
Where does the nitrogen come from that forms nitrogen oxides during combustion?
The air
What health problem do sulphur dioxide and nitrogen oxides cause when inhaled?
What health problem do sulphur dioxide and nitrogen oxides cause when inhaled?
Respiratory problems
What can long-term exposure to sulphur dioxide and nitrogen oxides contribute to?
What can long-term exposure to sulphur dioxide and nitrogen oxides contribute to?
Heart disease
What does carbon monoxide from incomplete combustion impair in the body?
What does carbon monoxide from incomplete combustion impair in the body?
Oxygen circulation
What acids form when sulphur dioxide reacts with water in clouds?
What acids form when sulphur dioxide reacts with water in clouds?
Dilute sulphuric acid
How does acid rain affect soil?
How does acid rain affect soil?
Increases soil acidity
What effect does acid rain have on water bodies?
What effect does acid rain have on water bodies?
Increases acidity
What building material is particularly vulnerable to acid rain?
What building material is particularly vulnerable to acid rain?
Limestone
What does acid rain do to metal structures?
What does acid rain do to metal structures?
Corrodes them