Question

8.a)Give the two harmful effects of oxides of sulphur , oxides of nitrogen and carbon monoxide.​

Answer 1

Answer:

Sulfur dioxide affects the respiratory system, particularly lung function, and can irritate the eyes. Sulfur dioxide irritates the respiratory tract and increases the risk of tract infections. It causes coughing, mucus secretion and aggravates conditions such as asthma and chronic bronchitis.

Answer 2

Answer:

Oxides of sulphur or Sulfur dioxide affects the respiratory system, particularly lung function, and can irritate the eyes. Oxides of nitrogen or nitrogen dioxide can cause damage to the human respiratory tract and increase a person's vulnerability to, and the severity of, respiratory infections and asthma. Carbon monoxide is harmful when breathed because it displaces oxygen in the blood and deprives the heart, brain and other vital organs of oxygen. Large amounts of CO can overcome you in minutes without warning — causing you to lose consciousness and suffocate.