Chapter 21, Problem 61AP

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The harmful effects of the substances ${\text{O}}_{\text{3}}{\text{, SO}}_{\text{2}}{\text{, NO}}_{\text{2}}{\text{, CO, CH}}_{\text{3}}{\text{COOONO}}_{\text{2}}\left(\text{PAN}\right)\text{, Rn}$ are to be explained.

Concept introduction:

${\text{O}}_{\text{3}}{\text{, SO}}_{\text{2}}{\text{, NO}}_{\text{2}}{\text{, CO, CH}}_{\text{3}}{\text{COOONO}}_{\text{2}}\left(\text{PAN}\right)\text{, and Rn}$ are the gaseous pollutants. They are the major contributors to air pollution. They are toxic to humans and cause serious health issues.

The green house effect is a phenomenon in which heat is trapped by atmospheric gases near the surface of the earth.

Acid rain is a type of acidic precipitation. It harms aquatic plants, animals, and sometimes, infrastructure too.