Question

Sulphur dioxide is a common pollutant from burning coal.State two effects caused by this pollutant and also write the chemical equation.

Answer 1

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Sulfur dioxide - ( SO2 )

Answer:

• Sulfur dioxide is a common pollutant caused due to the burning of coal,Is very harmful for the environment and health.

Effects:

• Health effects-Sulfur dioxide effects the respiratory system which includes the functioning of lungs,respiratory track and causes infections,can also effect and irritate the eyes and causes aggravating conditions such as asthma and chronic bronchitis.
• As most sulfur dioxide air pollution comes from the burning of coal and oil in power plants. It is a emitted by trains, large ships and other diesel objects that burns alota sulfur fuel so this also effects the environment like plants and others as the air lacks oxygen ,but with more sulfur dioxide.

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