Aileen, Erica,

STUDY OF & Joane 10A

SULFUR AND CARBONATES

1 tHE CAUSE AND

EFFECT OF SULFUR
Sulfur dioxide (SO2) is a colorless gas with a strong,
unpleasant odor. It is created by burning fossil fuels
and smelting sulfur-containing mineral ores.
Sulfur dioxide when it meets with Nitrogen Oxide and
water it could produce ​Acid rain and acid rain can:
cause deforestation
acidify waterways to the detriment of aquatic life
corrode building materials and paints.
cause health problem; affects the respiratory
system (coughing, mucus secretion and aggravates
conditions such as asthma and chronic bronchitis.),
particularly lung function, and can irritate the eyes.

2 tHE CAUSE AND

EFFECT OF Carbonate
Calcium carbonate crystals can form as a result of a number of
circumstances, including decreased urine volume or a
condition that alkalinizes which means a rise on the pH of
urine, such as a vegetarian diet, persistent diarrhea, urinary
tract infections, or some drugs.

3 Google form result

Most students are familiar with the terms Sulfur
and Carbonate, according to the G-Form we
created. Sulfur's chemical symbol is acknowledged
by 100% of the students, however only 65% of
them are aware that it is harmful. Meanwhile, only
88.2 % recognize the chemical symbol for
carbonate, but 82.4 % understand that carbonate
is harmful in solid form or in very concentrated
solutions. Sulfur Dioxide (SO2) and Nitrogen
Oxides (NO) mix with water and oxygen to
generate acid rain, and all of the students are
aware of this and recognize how harmful it is.
Steel, glass, and paper are some items that involve
carbonate as a material, as according 76.5%.

pros and cons of pros and cons of

sulfur:
Pros: Sulfur is required by your body to
build and repair your DNA, as well as to
protect your cells from damage that can
lead to serious diseases such as cancer.
Sulfur also helps your body metabolize
food and improves the health of your
skin, tendons, and ligaments.
Methionine and cysteine are the two
amino acids that contain sulfur.
Cons: Sulfur is not toxic to humans.
Ingesting too much sulfur, on the other
hand, may result in a burning sensation
or diarrhea. Sulfur dust can irritate the
airways and cause coughing. It can also
cause skin and eye irritation.
calcium carbonate:
Pros: Calcium carbonate is a dietary supplement
that is used when the amount of calcium in the
diet is insufficient. The body requires calcium to
maintain healthy bones, muscles, nervous
system, and heart. Calcium carbonate is also
used as an antacid to treat heartburn, acid
indigestion, and stomach upset.
Cons: Calcium supplements have been linked to
an increase in constipation, severe diarrhea, and
abdominal pain. It emphasizes the fact that
calcium carbonate is frequently associated with
gastrointestinal side effects such as
constipation, flatulence, and bloating.

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