Example · Example 11
Q.Compare classical smog and photochemical smog under three headings:
(a) chemical nature (oxidising or reducing),
(b) the pollutants primarily responsible, and
(c) the climate/season in which each typically forms.
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Start your 14-day free trial to unlock the full solution →| Heading | Classical (London-type) smog | Photochemical smog |\n|---|---|---|\n| Chemical nature | Reducing ( is a reducing agent) | Oxidising (ozone and PAN are strong oxidants) |\n| Main pollutants | Smoke, fog, (and derived mist) | , unburnt hydrocarbons, and the ozone/PAN they form |\n| Climate/season | Cold, humid, still winter weather, coal-burning industrial cities | Warm, sunny days, heavy vehicular traffic |\nThe two forms of smog share the property of forming under a temperature inversion that traps pollutants near the ground, but otherwise differ in essentially every respect: which …
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