Air Quality and Pollutants

Step 1: What is Air Pollution?
Step 2: See the list of air pollutants below. State the pollutant that you chose in your Subject line
Step 3: Conduct research to locate the chemical symbol or molecular structure of the pollutant. Include the symbol or structure in your post. Cite your source.
Step 4: What is the source or origin of the pollutant? Is it synthetic? Or does it occur in nature? Cite your source.
Step 5: Discuss or describe how the pollutant chemical becomes airborne and migrates into the atmosphere. Cite your sources.
Step 6: Explain how the chemical interacts with other molecules and chemicals in the air. Cite your sources.
Step 7: How does the pollutant cause harm to humans, other living beings, and/or the environment? Cite your sources.
Step 8: Provide a reference list of your cited sources
Step 9: Choose two classmates who reported on pollutants different than your choice. State at least one new idea or concept that you learned from reading your classmates’ posts.

Sample Solution