Sulphur Dioxide (So2)
Following are the general properties, natural and man-made sources of sulphur dioxide along with their harmful effects on human organ systems; Properties; Sulur dioxide is an invisible gas and has a disgusting, sharp smell. It can react with other substances present in the air to form harmful compounds, and dioxide is mixed with water vapors present in the air. most of the sulfur dioxide comes into the air from human activities. Sources; There are two types of sources for the emission of sulphur dioxide gas; Natural Source; It is produced through the burning of coal and petroleum products From human Activities; Sulfur dioxide (SO2) is emitted from fossil fuel combustion in ships and other locomotive equipment, etc. The oxidation of sulphur dioxide also forms sulphuric acid (H2SO4). The presence of sulphuric acid in the air is threatening. Harmful Effects; sulphur dioxide has harmful effects on the following human organ systems; Headache; inhalation of sulph...