Examples of primary and secondary pollutants
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Explanation:
Secondary pollutant form when primary pollutants emitted directly from a combustion process react in the atmosphere. Primary pollutants include ammonia, sulfur dioxide, nitrogen dioxide and carbon monoxide. Secondary pollutants include ground-level ozone, acid rain and nutrient enrichment compounds
Primary pollutants:- In environment these type of Pollutants persists in the form in which they are added directly.
Examples:- DDT, CO etc.
Secondary pollutants:- On the other hand this type of Pollutants are formed by the process of chemical reaction.
Examples:- Photochemical smog, London smog, PAN, 03, etc.
Extra Information:-
Synergism:- It is the process of formation of secondary pollutants this is Known as synergistn. Actually secondary pollutants are more toxic than primary pollutants.