Common atmospheric pollutants and their sources

• what are the 2 main elements in most fuels

  hydrogen and carbon
• what gases may be released into the atmosphere when a fuel is burned

  carbon dioxide, water vapour, carbon monoxide, sulfur dioxide and oxides of nitrogen
• write the balanced symbol equation for the complete combustion of pentane

  C5H12 + 8O2 -> 5CO2 + 6H2O
• which 2 substances would be formed if this was an incomplete combustion reaction

  water and carbon monoxide and/or soot
• describe the gas carbon monoxide

  toxic gas; colourless and odourless
• why is carbon monoxide difficult to detect

  colourless and odourless
• what are 2 effects of sulfur dioxide in the atmosphere

  Respiratory Problems and acid rain
• what are 2 effects of particulates in the atmosphere

  global dimming, health problems for humans