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CH3041
POLLUTION CHEMISTRY
• This section deals with
problems that result from
mankind’s interaction with
the environment at 2 levels.
problems that result from
mankind’s interaction with
the environment at 2 levels.
• (1) Global problems. Created by a large no.
of sources, the pollutants are dispersed
around the globe. eg. CFCs, CO2
of sources, the pollutants are dispersed
around the globe. eg. CFCs, CO2
• (2) Local problems.
These are common
and result in disturbances
at the regional level.
eg. smog, Acid Sulph. Soils
These are common
and result in disturbances
at the regional level.
eg. smog, Acid Sulph. Soils
