A gas that is not common component of photochemical smog is-
1. Ozone
2. Acrolein
3. Peroxyacetyl nitrate
4. Chlorofluorocarbons
Which one of the following statements regarding photochemical smog is not correct?
1. Carbon monoxide does not play any role in photochemical smog formation
2. Photochemical smog is an oxidising agent in character
3. Photochemical smog is formed through photochemical reaction involving energy
4. Photochemical smog does not cause irritation in eyes and throat
The wrong statement about photochemical smog is-
1. Photochemical smog causes irritation in eyes.
2. It has a low concentration of oxidizing agents
3. It can be controlled by controlling the release of , hydrocarbon, ozone, etc.
4. Plantation of some plants helps in controlling photochemical smog.
Green chemistry means such reactions that:
1. | Produce colour during reactions |
2. | Reduce the use and production of hazardous chemicals. |
3. | Are related to the depletion of the ozone layer. |
4. | Study the reactions in plants. |
Which oxide of nitrogen is not a common pollutant introduced into the atmosphere both due to natural and human activity?
1. N2O5
2. NO2
3. N2O
4. NO
Which one of the following statements is not true?
1. | Concentration of dissolved oxygen below 5 ppm is good for the growth of fish. |
2. | Clean water would have a BOD value of less than 5 ppm. |
3. | Oxides of sulphur, nitrogen, and carbon are the most widespread air pollutant. |
4. | pH of drinking water should be between 6.5-8.5. |
Which important greenhouse gas, other than carbon dioxide, is being produced from the agricultural fields?
1. Arsine
2. Sulphur dioxide
3. Ammonia
4. Nitrous oxide
Carbon monoxide is a pollutant because it:
1. reacts with oxygen
2. inhibits glycolysis
3. reacts with haemoglobin
4. makes nervous system inactive
Among the following, the one that is not a greenhouse gas is:
1. Sulphur dioxide
2. Nitrous oxide
3. Methane
4. Ozone
The phenomenon in which atmospheric gases trap the heat radiations from the sun near the earth’s surface and keeps it warm is known as-
1. Natural greenhouse effect
2. Tyndall effect
3. Heating effect
4. Joule’s effect