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GCSE Chemistry · key term
Health difficulties affecting breathing or the organs and airways used for breathing.
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Specification 4.9.3.2 · Paper 2
Revise: Effects of PollutantsSulfur dioxide and oxides of nitrogen cause respiratory problems in humans. The respiratory system includes the airways and lungs, so exposure can make breathing difficult and harm respiratory health.
Link each pollutant to its specific effects: carbon monoxide → toxicity; sulfur dioxide and nitrogen oxides → respiratory problems and acid rain; particulates → health problems and global dimming.
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