Question

What are the sources of the following pollutants : (i) Chlorofluorocarbons (ii) Nitrogen oxides (iii) Particulate matter

Answer 1

Answer:

The sources of pollutants are:-

1. chlorofluorocarbons
2. particulate matter

Answer 2

Answer:

Sources of the above given gases are given below as follows:

i) Chlorofluorocarbons- A green house gas mainly emitted from refigerators, air coolers etc. This kind of gas has global warming potential of 10900 which is estimated approximately 100 years time horizon.

ii) Nitrogen oxides- Mainly emitted from combustions, fossil fuel productions.

iii) Particulate matter- Comes from ash, smoke, dust, soot, mist etc. Has hazardous effect on human health.