Causes of Atmospheric Pollution (OCR GCSE Chemistry A (Gateway Science Suite)): Flashcards
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Atmospheric pollutants
Atmospheric pollutants
Harmful substances released into air from fuel combustion
Main source of atmospheric pollutants
Main source of atmospheric pollutants
Combustion of fossil fuels
One consequence of atmospheric pollutants
One consequence of atmospheric pollutants
Acid rain
Products of complete combustion of fossil fuels
Products of complete combustion of fossil fuels
Carbon dioxide () and water vapour ()
Why are and problematic?
Why are and problematic?
They are greenhouse gases that trap heat
When does incomplete combustion occur?
When does incomplete combustion occur?
When there is insufficient oxygen
Toxic gas from incomplete combustion
Toxic gas from incomplete combustion
Carbon monoxide ()
Why is carbon monoxide toxic?
Why is carbon monoxide toxic?
Binds to red blood cells, prevents oxygen circulation
Effects of high exposure
Effects of high exposure
Fainting, coma, or death
Particulate matter from incomplete combustion
Particulate matter from incomplete combustion
Carbon soot (fine particles)
Health effect of particulate matter
Health effect of particulate matter
Causes respiratory problems
Environmental effect of particulate matter
Environmental effect of particulate matter
Reflects sunlight, reduces light reaching Earth