A grain-drying site uses a burner to provide heat. An air monitor is located downwind of the site.
The table shows the mean concentration of three pollutants before the burner was switched on and while it was operating.
| Pollutant | Concentration before the burner was switched on (mg/m³) | Concentration while the burner was operating (mg/m³) |
|---|---|---|
| Carbon monoxide | 0.300 | 4.800 |
| Sulfur dioxide | 0.006 | 0.054 |
| Particulates | 0.012 | 0.072 |
The site manager claims that only the particulates have the potential to cause problems.
Use the data and your knowledge of atmospheric pollutants to explain why the manager's claim is not supported.
In your answer, explain how each pollutant can cause problems, including how carbon monoxide causes harm.
102 exam-style questions on AQA GCSE Chemistry 9.3 Common atmospheric pollutants and their sources, covering 9.3.1 Atmospheric pollutants from fuels and 9.3.2 Properties and effects of atmospheric pollutants. Each one has a worked solution and a mark scheme showing where the marks go.