Combined Science GCSE
Particulates in the atmosphere
What Particulates in the atmosphere means in Combined Science GCSE, as defined for AQA.
Definition of Particulates in the atmosphere
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Reference: AQA
Solid particles and unburned hydrocarbons may be released and together form tiny solid or liquid particles suspended in the air.
Topics that use Particulates in the atmosphere
- Atmospheric pollutants from fuels (AQA GCSE)
Related terms
- Acid rain
- Air pollution from fuels
- Atmospheric pollutants from fuels
- Combustion products
- Complete combustion
- Incomplete combustion
- Oxidation of fuel elements
- Oxides of nitrogen
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