Answer to Question #175798 in Chemistry for Jeremy

Question

Lesson 17

N_2(g) + O_2(g) ————-> 2NO_(g)

2NO_(g) + O_2(g) ————-> NO_2(g)

3NO_2(g) + H₂O ——-> 2HNO_3(aq) + NO_(g)

Prepare a written response to the following question

1. An action plan is a strategy that compiles a series of well thought out steps that can be taken to accomplish a goal. Action plans are used at all levels of government; they are used by community organizations and they are also used on an individual level. Nitrogen oxides are factors in both acid rain and smog formation. A reduction in nitrogen oxides is needed. Research and formulate a personal action plan that you could follow to help cut down on emissions of this dangerous gas. Your answer should be well organized into paragraphs explaining in detail at least 4 actions that could be taken to reduce nitrogen oxide emissions.

Answer 1

An ordinary citizen provokes nitrogen oxide emission by following certain consumption attitudes. Changing consumer behavior can lead to reduced nitrogen oxide emissions. In particular, the following steps can be helpful:

- consuming less electricity (produced from fossil fuel);

- preferring public transportation over the private one;

- reducing food waste (leads to a decreased food production and transportation needs);

- enlarging the lifecycle of own clothes (leads to a decreased clothes production and transportation needs).