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Question 7

A hospital air-monitoring team is checking emissions of carbon monoxide, particulates, sulfur dioxide and oxides of nitrogen.

Which option correctly links one of these pollutants to its source and an effect on health?

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Sulfur dioxide: sulfur impurities in burning coal; lowers the oxygen carried by blood

B

Oxides of nitrogen: nitrogen compounds in burning fuel; irritate the lungs

C

Carbon monoxide: complete combustion of petrol in car engines; is toxic

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Particulates: incomplete combustion in diesel engines; worsen asthma

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6.3 Interpreting and interacting with earth systems Questions

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109 exam-style questions on OCR GCSE Chemistry 6.3 Interpreting and interacting with earth systems, covering 6.3.1 Formation and evolution of the atmosphere, 6.3.2 The greenhouse effect and climate change, 6.3.3 Sources and problems of atmospheric pollutants, and 6.3.4 Producing potable water. Each one has a worked solution and a mark scheme showing where the marks go.

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