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Pollutants and Their Classification

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When pollutants in the air mix up in a chemical reaction, they form an even more dangerous chemical.these pollutants are called ______.

A

primary air pollutant

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secondary air pollutant

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tertiary air pollutant

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none of above

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Solution

The correct option is B secondary air pollutant
Secondary pollutants: When pollutants in the air mix up in a chemical reaction, they form an even more dangerous chemical. Photochemical smog is an example of this, and is a secondary pollutant.

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