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Maintaining Air Quality

Chapter summary

Maintaining Air Quality, at a glance

Connect atmospheric substances to their sources, effects and possible solutions.

O-Level 6092 (2026) / SEC G3 K324 (2027)

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Revisit the essentials, then return to an explanation when you need it.

Do not mix up the issues
IssueKey chemical connection
CO poisoningIncomplete combustion; reduced oxygen transport
Acid rainNO2/SO2 form acids; carbonate stone reacts
Greenhouse warmingCO2/CH4 affect outgoing infrared radiation

Track carbon flows in amount as well as direction: atmospheric CO2 is steady only when additions and removals balance. Biofuel combustion emits CO2 even when plant growth offsets part of the release.

Pure only

Ozone depletion is distinct from greenhouse warming: chlorine released from CFCs promotes ozone destruction, reducing protection from ultraviolet radiation.

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