NITROGEN DI OXIDE : COMMON POLLUTANT
It is reddish brown irritating gas that gives photochemical smog. In the atmosphere it can be converted into nitric acid (HNO3).
NO2 + Moisture (H2O) ----------------> HNO3
Human Resources (causes) :
Fossil Fuel burning in motor vehicles (49%) and power industrial plants (49%).
Health Effects :
Lung Irritation and Damage.
Environmental Effects :
Acid deposition of HNO3 can damage trees, soils and aquatic life in lakes, HNO3 can corrode metals and eat away stone on buildings, statues and monuments. NO2 can damage fabrics.
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