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Chapter 1 Flashcards
Basic chemistry stuff. Lots of air quality info and such
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Chemistry
Undergraduate 1
09/11/2012

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Term
Why is it impossible to remove many air pollutants?
Definition
They come from natural sources
Term
Name the criteria air pollutants
Definition
CO, NO2, O3, SO2, lead, and particulate matter (viruses, dirt, etc.)
Term
Name the five elements in air from greatest to least
Definition
Nitrogen (78%)
Oxygen (21%)
Argon (1%)
Carbon Dioxide (.0385%)
Water (varies)
Term
Most abundant element in the air
Definition
Nitrogen
Term
Most abundant element in the body and earth's core
Definition
Oxygen
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What are the 4 biggest pollutants?
Definition
COPS(CO, O3, PM, Sulfur and nitrogen oxides)
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