Chemistry 5070 · O Level · Air quality and climate

Air quality and climate — practice question

Methane, nitrogen monoxide and sulfur dioxide count as air pollutants.
(a)[1]

Describe one harmful effect of increased methane levels in air.

(b)[2]

Burning fossil fuels that contain sulfur produces sulfur dioxide. Describe two ways to cut sulfur dioxide emissions from the combustion of fossil fuels.

(c(i))[2]

Nitrogen monoxide, NO, is associated with acid rain. This pollutant occurs in the gases produced by car engines. Describe how nitrogen monoxide is removed from these gases. Include a word equation in your answer.

(c(ii))[2]

State two other harmful effects of oxides of nitrogen in the air.

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