Chemistry of the Atmosphere Rocket Sheet Worksheet

Air Pollution
Chemistry Name:
Launch
Match each pollutant with its description.
Description
Sulfur dioxide
This pollutant can cause global dimming.
Nitrogen dioxide
This pollutant can cause acid rain.
Carbon monoxide
A colorless, odorless gas that is toxic.
Particulates
Main Stage
When fossil fuels are burned, they sometimes undergo incomplete combustion. Explain why.

Complete and balance the chemical equation below which shows the incomplete combustion of ethane.
_______ ______ → 2 2 ________
Name 2 other gases that can sometimes be released when hydrocarbon fuels contain impurities like sulfur.

Explain why carbon monoxide is toxic.

Under each pollutant write an explanation of how it can sometimes form when fuel is burned.
Sulfur dioxide Nitrogen oxides Soot

State and explain the effects that sulfur dioxide and nitrogen oxides can have if they are released into the
atmosphere.

Suggest how you could prevent the soot emitted by the exhaust of a diesel truck from polluting the atmosphere.

Boost Landing
1) Which of the following elements are oxidised during 1) Why do chimneys sometimes produce thick, black
the complete combustion of ethane? smoke?
Carbon Hydrogen Both Neither
2) When sulfur dioxide reacts with water and oxygen it
can form sulfuric acid . Write a balanced
equation for this reaction.
2) Why is carbon monoxide difficult to detect?
3) State 2 negative impacts of acid rain.
3) State 2 harmful effects of particulates in the
atmosphere.
4) Explain how you can reduce the frequency of acid rain.

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