7.12 Air Pollution and Chemical Reactions

Which compound is not a primary air pollutant?

• CO₂

• NO₂

• Ozone (O3)

• Most particulates

Which of the following is not a secondary air pollutant?

• SO₃

• H₂SO₄

• NO

• O₃

Which pollutant is abbreviated as PM in the Clean Air Act?

• Particulate matter

• Phosphorus monoxide

• Potassium manganese

• Polyethylene material

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

Which pollutant is abbreviated as Pb in the Clean Air Act?

• Lead

• Phosphorus

• Potassium

• Platinum

Which pollutant is associated with harming the ozone layer according to the Clean Air Act?

• VOCs

• Lead (Pb)

• Particulate matter (PM)

• Carbon monoxide (CO)

What are particulate matter pollutants composed of?

• Gases and vapors

• Solid or liquid particles

• Only solid particles

• Only liquid particles

Tags

NGSS.HS-PS1-2

What is the diameter of PM-10 particles?

• Less than 2.5 microns

• Less than 5 microns

• Less than 10 microns

• Less than 20 microns

What is the diameter of PM-2.5 particles?

• Less than 1 micron

• Less than 2.5 microns

• Less than 5 microns

• Less than 10 microns

Which of the following is NOT a source of particulate matter?

• Agriculture

• Forest fires

• Industry

• Solar panels

What is a primary pollutant mentioned in the context of nitrogen oxides?

• Carbon monoxide

• Nitric oxide

• Sulfur dioxide

• Methane