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GCSE Chemistry: Properties and effects of atmospheric pollutants
Chemistry of the atmosphere · AQA GCSE Chemistry (8462), specification point 4.9.3.2. Cards are generated from the exam board's own specification for "Properties and effects of atmospheric pollutants", and every card links back to the page it came from. Specification © AQA — used with attribution.
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Why is carbon monoxide not easily detected?
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It is colourless and odourless.
Carbon monoxide is a ? gas that is colourless and odourless.
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toxic
Which two atmospheric pollutants cause acid rain?
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Sulfur dioxide and oxides of nitrogen.
What health effect do sulfur dioxide and oxides of nitrogen have on humans?
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They cause respiratory problems.
What atmospheric effect do particulates cause?
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Global dimming (they reduce the sunlight reaching the Earth's surface).
Particulates in the air cause ? and health problems for humans.
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global dimming
Name two effects of sulfur dioxide as an atmospheric pollutant.
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It causes respiratory problems in humans and acid rain.
Name three things chemists seek to minimise for sustainable manufacturing.
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Use of limited resources, use of energy, and waste (plus environmental impact).
What do environmental chemists study?
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How human activity has affected the Earth's natural cycles, and how damaging effects can be minimised.
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