Chemistry In Context
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ISBN: 9781259638145
Author: Fahlman, Bradley D., Purvis-roberts, Kathleen, Kirk, John S., Bentley, Anne K., Daubenmire, Patrick L., ELLIS, Jamie P., Mury, Michael T., American Chemical Society
Publisher: Mcgraw-hill Education,
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Chapter 2.10, Problem 2.15YT
Interpretation Introduction
Interpretation:
The table 2.5 and 2.6 as well as figure 2.15 has to be examined. The air quality of any location and the effect of Air Quality Index to our planned activities for a day have to be provided.
Concept Introduction:
Quality of air refers to a condition in which air in the surrounding. Good air quality refers to the condition of air with less pollution, clear air and free from smog.
The three indoor sources include,
- Emission of gases from chimney- they have effect on air quality.
- CFC’s emitted from air condition and refrigerator-hurt the air quality.
- Burning of wood- hurt the air quality.
The three outdoor sources include,
- Burning of wood, vegetation, fuels …- hurt the air quality.
- Vehicles with poor silencer - hurt the air quality.
- Emission of gases from the industries- hurt the air quality.
National Ambient Air Quality Standards are mentioned below,
This must be required by the Federal Clean Air Act. The EPA (Environmental Protection Agency) sets standards for clean air called National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS), for six criteria air pollutants.
- Particulate matter (PM)
- Nitrogen dioxide
- Sulfur dioxide
- Carbon monoxide
- Lead
- Ground level ozone
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