Causes of Atmospheric Pollution (AQA GCSE Chemistry): Quizzes
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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
How are nitrogen oxides formed during combustion?
How are nitrogen oxides formed during combustion?
from air reacts with at high temps
What condition is needed for nitrogen oxides to form?
What condition is needed for nitrogen oxides to form?
High temperatures
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 and nitrogen oxides contribute to?
What can long-term exposure to 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 and nitrogen oxides react with water in clouds?
What acids form when and nitrogen oxides react with water in clouds?
Dilute sulphuric and nitric acids
Which pollutants are responsible for forming acid rain?
Which pollutants are responsible for forming acid rain?
Sulphur dioxide and nitrogen oxides
How does acid rain affect plant growth?
How does acid rain affect plant growth?
Damages leaves & increases soil acidity
How does acid rain affect aquatic environments?
How does acid rain affect aquatic environments?
Increases water acidity harming fish
Why are limestone buildings vulnerable to acid rain?
Why are limestone buildings vulnerable to acid rain?
Acid rain corrodes and weakens them
What effect does acid rain have on metal structures?
What effect does acid rain have on metal structures?
Corrodes them, weakening infrastructure