Pollutants

• What types of pollutants are produced when fossil fuels are burned?

  Carbon monoxide, nitrogen oxides, sulfur dioxide
• What does incomplete combustion produce?

  Toxic carbon monoxide and soot
• What does complete combustion of hydrocarbons produce?

  Carbon dioxide and water
• What happens if there isn't enough oxygen for complete combustion?

  Incomplete combustion occurs
• In what scenarios can incomplete combustion happen?

  In confined spaces like boilers
• What do the products of incomplete combustion contain?

  Less oxygen than carbon dioxide
• What toxic gas is produced during incomplete combustion?

  Carbon monoxide
• What is the environmental impact of carbon monoxide?

  It can combine with red blood cells
• What is soot a product of?

  Incomplete combustion
• What does carbon monoxide do to blood oxygen levels?

  It stops blood from carrying oxygen
• How does sulfur dioxide contribute to acid rain?

  It forms sulfuric acid in the atmosphere
• What is a major source of sulfur dioxide?

  Burning fossil fuels
• What happens when sulfur dioxide mixes with clouds?

  It forms dilute sulfuric acid
• What is the result of acid rain on lakes?

  Lakes become acidic
• How does acid rain affect plants and animals?

  It can cause death and damage
• What can acid rain do to buildings and statues?

  It can corrode stone and metal
• What is a consequence of nitrogen oxides in the atmosphere?

  They contribute to smog formation
• How are nitrogen oxides formed?

  From combustion processes
• What is the relationship between nitrogen oxides and acid rain?

  Nitrogen oxides form nitric acid in rain
• What is the impact of acid rain on trees?

  It can kill trees and damage forests
• What happens to metals due to acid rain?

  They can corrode and deteriorate
• How do pollutants like carbon monoxide and sulfur dioxide affect human health?

  They can cause respiratory problems
• What is the primary source of nitrogen oxides?

  Vehicle emissions
• How do nitrogen oxides affect air quality?

  They contribute to smog and respiratory issues
• What is the effect of pollutants on the environment?

  They can lead to climate change and health issues
• What is the role of carbon monoxide in the body?

  It binds to hemoglobin in blood
• What happens to carbon particles during combustion?

  They are released into the atmosphere
• How does acid rain affect aquatic ecosystems?

  It can lead to fish kills and biodiversity loss
• What is the consequence of nitrogen oxides on human health?

  They can cause respiratory diseases
• How do pollutants affect climate change?

  They contribute to global warming
• What is the relationship between fossil fuel combustion and air pollution?

  Combustion releases harmful pollutants into the air
• What is the primary pollutant from burning fossil fuels?

  Carbon dioxide
• What is the effect of acid rain on soil?

  It can lower soil pH
• How do pollutants like sulfur dioxide and nitrogen oxides interact in the environment?

  They can form secondary pollutants like acid rain
• What is the impact of acid rain on aquatic life?

  It can lead to decreased fish populations
• How does acid rain affect the chemistry of water bodies?

  It lowers the pH of the water
• What are the long-term effects of air pollution on human health?

  It can lead to chronic respiratory diseases
• What is the main cause of global warming related to fossil fuels?

  Carbon dioxide emissions
• How does air pollution affect visibility?

  It reduces visibility due to smog
• What is the relationship between fossil fuel combustion and respiratory diseases?

  Combustion increases the risk of respiratory diseases