Chemistry
What is the effect of the following pollutants on living beings (one in each case)?
(a) Fluorides
(b) Smoke particles
(c) Lead
(d) Nitrogen oxide
(e) Smog
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(a) Fluorides — causes destruction of vegetation.
(b) Smoke particles — get lodged in lungs damaging its functioning.
(c) Lead — damages the nervous and digestive systems and can cause cancer.
(d) Nitrogen oxide — causes irritation in mucous membranes.
(e) Smog — it induces respiratory troubles.
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