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A secondary air pollutant is a pollutant which results from two different contaminants in the environment. A classic example is the formation of photochemical smog when hydrocarbons and Nix mix in the presence of ultraviolet light. A similar effect results when, from two separate industrial processes, chlorine gas mixes with aromatic hydrocarbon vapours to make a lachrymator (tear gas)

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Is Nitrogen oxide a primary or secondary pollutant?

secondary pollutant. deals with oxygen in air


Is n2 considered an air pollutant?

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Is nitrogen dioxide considered an air pollutant?

Yes, nitrogen dioxide is considered an air pollutant.


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What substance is not considered to be an air pollutant?

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What the difference between primary and secondary pollutants?

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Is pollen a primary or secondary pollutant?

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Is carbon monoxide secondary or primary?

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What form of ozone is considered a secondary pollutant?

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