Chemistry GCSE
Acidic gas pollution
What Acidic gas pollution means in Chemistry GCSE, as defined for AQA.
Definition of Acidic gas pollution
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Sulfur dioxide and oxides of nitrogen are acidic gases released when fuels burn, and they cause respiratory problems and acid rain.
Topics that use Acidic gas pollution
Related terms
- Acid rain formation
- Combustion products
- Detection
- Emission control
- Environmental impact
- Global dimming
- Human health effects
- Particulate pollution
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