Properties & Effects of Atmospheric Pollutants (OCR GCSE Chemistry A, Combined (Gateway Science Suite)): Flashcards
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Impurity in fossil fuels causing pollution
Impurity in fossil fuels causing pollution
Sulphur
Gas formed when sulphur impurities burn at high temp
Gas formed when sulphur impurities burn at high temp
Sulphur dioxide ()
Gases formed from nitrogen and oxygen at high temp
Gases formed from nitrogen and oxygen at high temp
Nitrogen oxides ()
Condition needed to form & nitrogen oxides
Condition needed to form & nitrogen oxides
High temperatures
Health issue caused by inhaling & nitrogen oxides
Health issue caused by inhaling & nitrogen oxides
Respiratory problems
Long-term health effect of & nitrogen oxides
Long-term health effect of & nitrogen oxides
Heart disease
Pollutants from incomplete combustion (2 types)
Pollutants from incomplete combustion (2 types)
Carbon monoxide & particulate matter
Effect of CO & particulate matter on body
Effect of CO & particulate matter on body
Impair oxygen circulation
Acids formed when & react with water in clouds
Acids formed when & react with water in clouds
Dilute sulphuric & nitric acids
Effect of acid rain on plant leaves
Effect of acid rain on plant leaves
Damages them
Effect of acid rain on soil
Effect of acid rain on soil
Increases soil acidity
Effect of acid rain on water bodies
Effect of acid rain on water bodies
Increases acidity, harmful to fish & aquatic plants
Effect of acid rain on limestone buildings
Effect of acid rain on limestone buildings
Corrodes & weakens them
Effect of acid rain on metal structures
Effect of acid rain on metal structures
Corrodes & weakens them