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Chemistry of-the-atmosphere-3-v2.0
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20063 of 35 What goes into our atmosphere? How do human activities affect the air we breathe?
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20064 of 35 Why is the atmosphere important? 80% of atmospheric gases are in the 15km closest to Earth. This is a very thin layer compared to the Earth’s diameter, which is 12,756 kilometres. The Earth is different to the other planets in our solar system because it has an atmosphere that can support life. The atmosphere is an envelope of different gases (air) surrounding Earth.
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20065 of 35 What is the atmosphere made of? The gases that make up the atmosphere are present in the following amounts: about 78% is nitrogen about 21% is oxygen the remaining 1% is mostly argon (0.93%) with some carbon dioxide (0.035%), varying amounts of water vapour and trace amounts of other gases
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20066 of 35 Does Earth’s atmosphere change? About 3,500 million years ago, the atmosphere on Earth would have been similar to the atmosphere on Mars today. What theories are used to explain how the Earth’s atmosphere changed? It would have contained large quantities of carbon dioxide, but not much oxygen or nitrogen. The current composition of the air has been roughly the same for nearly 200 million years but the amounts of different gases have changed over time.
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200610 of 35 What is air pollution? Air pollution is the presence of substances in the air that are harmful to health or the environment. It can be easy to spot air pollution in cities, but its effects are not limited to urban areas because air circulates freely all over the world. Air pollution can cause the destruction of forests, death of fish in lakes and premature death in humans. How does air pollution cause so many problems?
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200611 of 35 What causes air pollution? The most common pollutants found in air are: nitrogen monoxide (NO) How are these molecules produced and how do they carbon dioxide (CO2) sulfur dioxide (SO2) nitrogen dioxide (NO2) carbon monoxide (CO) carbon particulates affect the environment?
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200613 of 35 How is carbon dioxide produced? The element carbon is found in all living things and moves through the environment in a chain of reactions known as the carbon cycle. In this cycle, the chemical reactions that take place during respiration and burning fossil fuels produce carbon dioxide. Carbon dioxide is an important atmospheric gas as it prevents heat radiation produced by the Earth from escaping into space. This is the greenhouse effect, which makes the Earth warm enough for life. However, increased levels of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere could cause dramatic changes to the Earth’s climate.
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200614 of 35 How do fossil fuels cause air pollution? When fossil fuels are burnt fully in oxygen, the chemical reaction that occurs is called complete combustion. carbon dioxidefossil fuels oxygen water++ Fossil fuels often contain sulfur and so the pollutant sulfur dioxide can be produced during combustion. Increased carbon dioxide levels due to human activities are thought to be connected to global warming. Combustion also produces carbon particulate matter. The problems with burning fossil fuels include:
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200615 of 35 What is incomplete combustion? If there is not enough oxygen present when fossil fuels are burned, incomplete combustion occurs. This reaction produces carbon and carbon monoxide gas. Carbon monoxide gas is extremely harmful to human health because it stops blood from carrying oxygen. Faulty gas appliances, such as heating boilers, can produce carbon monoxide. This gas is colourless and odourless, so boilers need to be checked for safety at least once a year. Burning wood can also produce carbon monoxide. In areas where forests have been cleared and burned, carbon monoxide levels can reach dangerously high levels.
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200616 of 35 What is acid rain? Acid rain is rain, or precipitation, with a pH of 5.6 or lower. It is caused by the pollutants sulfur dioxide and nitric oxides. The term ‘acid rain’ was first used by the Scottish scientist, Robert Angus Smith, in the 19th century. He conducted air quality research in Manchester, one of the first industrialized cities in the world. Acid rain causes millions of pounds worth of damage to buildings in the UK each year. It is also harmful to the environment and can destroy forest habitats.
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200617 of 35 Causes and effects of acid rain
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200618 of 35 Summary of air pollutants What are the causes and effects of these air pollutants? pollutant cause carbon dioxide nitric oxides carbon monoxide sulfur dioxide particulates high temperature combustion combustion and respiration incomplete combustion burning wood and fossil fuels burning coal effect lowers blood’s ability to carry oxygen acid rain and smog adds to the greenhouse effect acid rain deposits as soot and lung damage
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200621 of 35 How does air pollution affect health? Normally, pollution levels in the UK are not high enough to cause problems to people’s health. People who know they are sensitive to pollutants are advised to take precautions when air pollution levels are high, Weather reports often include warnings about high air pollution levels. Why is this? high However, high pollution levels have been shown to irritate existing heart and respiratory problems. Air pollution can even cause premature death in the vulnerable or elderly. low moderate such as not to exercise outside.
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200622 of 35 Ozone is formed when nitrogen oxides and volatile organic What is smog? Smog is a mixture of air pollutants and particulates that is sometimes found in the lower levels of the atmosphere. Smog is more common in summer because hot weather acts as a catalyst in the formation of smog components. It can reach dangerous levels in built-up areas. compounds combine with oxygen. A large part of smog is ground level ozone (O3). This is a highly toxic gas that can damage the lungs.
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200623 of 35 Does air pollution cause asthma? Asthma is a chronic respiratory condition that affects the airways and can cause shortness of breath and wheezing. The UK has one of the highest rates of asthma in the world: more than one million people aged under 16 have asthma and, in 2004, 1,389 people died of asthma. Air pollutants can make asthma worse in people who already have the condition, by triggering asthma attacks. However, currently there is not enough evidence to support the theory that air pollution causes people to have asthma. Often, asthma is an hereditary condition.
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200625 of 35 Why should we control pollution? For example, severe smog in London caused the premature death of 12,000 people in 1952. Human actions can cause or reduce air pollution, which is not just a current problem. Most of the smog was formed by high levels of particulates in the air, caused by burning wood and coal for heating. The Clean Air Act of 1956 created smoke-free zones in cities. Power plants were moved to rural areas, reducing city smog. How else have human actions improved the atmosphere?
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200626 of 35 Is there a hole in the ozone layer? In the 1980s, scientists discovered that ozone was being destroyed by the chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs) widely used in aerosols and refrigerators. CFCs can stay in the environment for 50 years, destroying ozone long after they are produced. The ozone layer in the upper atmosphere filters UV radiation. However, international regulations to reduce CFC emissions may be helping to repair the ozone layer. Studies in 2006 showed that the hole in the ozone layer is not getting bigger. It is possible that if CFCs remain banned the ozone layer could return to normal levels.
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200627 of 35 How can air pollution be reduced? Today, the combustion of fossil fuels is a major source of air pollution and so controlling their use is important in reducing pollution. This can be done in three key ways: Reduce the amount of fossil fuels used by taking simple steps such as changing to energy efficient light bulbs or cycling instead of using a car. Increase the efficiency of motor vehicle engines and power plants so that less fossil fuels are required. Use chemical reactions to remove the most harmful pollutants from motor vehicle and power plant emissions.
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200628 of 35 How can coal be made cleaner? Sulfur dioxide emissions from coal can be reduced in two ways: by removing sulfur from the coal before combustion or by filtering the emissions produced by combustion. A process called flue gas desulfurization is used to filter emissions. processed flue gas flue gas gypsum limestone and water Sulfur dioxide in the flue gas is removed by reacting it with limestone and water. This forms calcium sulfate, also known as gypsum, which can be used in construction.
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200629 of 35 How can vehicle pollution be reduced? A catalytic converter is a device that is fitted to the exhaust pipe of a car to clean up exhaust fumes. This structure maximizes contact between the exhaust fumes and the metal catalyst to change the pollutants from combustion into less harmful substances. The inside of the converter has a honeycomb structure, covered in a metal catalyst, such as platinum or palladium. + oxygen carbon dioxide carbon monoxide nitric oxides nitrogen oxygen+ +
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200632 of 35 Glossary (1/2) acid rain – Rain (or precipitation) with a pH of 5.6 or less. air pollution – The presence of substances in the air that are harmful to health or the environment. asthma – A respiratory condition affecting the airways. atmosphere – The envelope of gases surrounding the Earth. carbon monoxide – A gas produced during incomplete combustion that reduces the ability of blood to carry oxygen. catalytic converter – A device fitted to a car exhaust to change polluting exhaust gases into less harmful substances.
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200633 of 35 Glossary (2/2) incomplete combustion – The burning of fossil fuels with insufficient oxygen. This produces carbon monoxide. nitric oxides – Compounds of nitrogen and oxygen that can cause acid rain and smog. particulate – A fine dust or particle found in the air. sulfur dioxide – A gas produced by the combustion of fossil fuels that can cause acid rain. smog – A mixture of particulates and air pollutants that can form in the lower levels of the atmosphere.
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