Properties & Effects of Atmospheric Pollutants (OCR GCSE Chemistry A, Combined (Gateway Science Suite)): Flashcards

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Properties & Effects of Atmospheric Pollutants
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Impurity in fossil fuels causing pollution

Sulphur

Gas formed when sulphur impurities burn at high temp

Sulphur dioxide (SO2SO_2)

Gases formed from nitrogen and oxygen at high temp

Nitrogen oxides (NO+NO2NO + NO_2)

Condition needed to form SO2SO_2 & nitrogen oxides

High temperatures

Health issue caused by inhaling SO2SO_2 & nitrogen oxides

Respiratory problems

Long-term health effect of SO2SO_2 & nitrogen oxides

Heart disease

Pollutants from incomplete combustion (2 types)

Carbon monoxide & particulate matter

Effect of CO & particulate matter on body

Impair oxygen circulation

Acids formed when SO2SO_2 & NOxNO_x react with water in clouds

Dilute sulphuric & nitric acids

Effect of acid rain on plant leaves

Damages them

Effect of acid rain on soil

Increases soil acidity

Effect of acid rain on water bodies

Increases acidity, harmful to fish & aquatic plants

Effect of acid rain on limestone buildings

Corrodes & weakens them

Effect of acid rain on metal structures

Corrodes & weakens them

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