Topic 10.3.3 · Core☠️ Adverse Effects of Pollutants
Six invisible threats. One atmosphere. Understand them before they understand you.
Click any pollutant card to reveal its full story — from molecular mechanism to exam traps.
📋 Quick Reference Summary
| Gas | Source | Effects |
|---|
| CO₂ | Fossil fuels | Global warming, climate change |
| CH₄ | Cattle, landfills | Global warming (25× CO₂) |
| CO | Incomplete combustion | Binds Hb → asphyxiation |
| Particulates | Diesel, coal | Respiratory disease, cancer |
| NOₓ | Car engines | Acid rain, photochemical smog, respiratory |
| SO₂ | Fossil fuel (S impurities) | Acid rain, corrosion |