Saved Bookmarks
| 1. |
Explain how the oxides of sulphur pollute the atmospheric air. Give its harmful effects. |
|
Answer» Solution :(i) Sulphur dioxide and sulphur trioxide are produced by burning sulphur containing fossil fuels and by roasting of sulphide ores. ) `SO_2` 1S a POISONOUS gas for both animals and plants. `SO_(2)` causces eye irritation, coughing and respiratory discases like asthma, bronchitis. (iii) `SO_(3)`, is oxidised to more harmful `SO_3` gas in the presence of particulate matter PRESENT in the polluted air. `SO_(3)+H_(2)O rarr H_(2)SO_(4)` (iv) Acid rain causes stone leprosy, affect aquatic ecosystem, corrode WATER pipes and causes respiratory ailment in HUMANS and animals. |
|