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Publisher: The Environmental Literacy Council Environmental Literacy Council: Chlorine 
 "Chlorine is a greenish yellow diatomic gas with a noxious odor, poisonous to humans if inhaled even in small quantities. Chlorine was used as a poison gas in the trenches of Europe during World War I." This site provides information about this chemical's properties and applications. Also includes a link to information about salt (sodium chloride) and links to related sites. http://www.enviroliteracy.org/article.php/1017.php Topics: Pollutants & Toxic Substances Last updated Jan 12, 2005 The Environmental Literacy Council: Acid Rain
Overview of the phenomenon of acid rain, also known as acidic precipitation or acid deposition, which occurs "when sulfur dioxide and nitrogen oxides in the atmosphere [from pollution] react with oxygen in the air to form sulfuric acid (H2SO4) and nitric acid (HNO)." Includes discussion about the effect of acid rain on aquatic ecosystems, plants, buildings, and human health. Also includes links to related sites. http://www.enviroliteracy.org/article.php/2.html Topics: Pollutants & Toxic Substances, Water, Weather Last updated Apr 24, 2006 |
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