Chemistry
What is the effect of the following pollutants on living beings (one in each case)?
(a) Fluorides
(b) Smoke particles
(c) Lead
(d) Nitrogen oxide
(e) Smog
Answer
(a) Fluorides — causes destruction of vegetation.
(b) Smoke particles — get lodged in lungs damaging its functioning.
(c) Lead — damages the nervous and digestive systems and can cause cancer.
(d) Nitrogen oxide — causes irritation in mucous membranes.
(e) Smog — it induces respiratory troubles.