Industrial Gases and Its Effect

Those gases which are released from the chemicals of various industries are called industrial gases. Commonly it contains carbon-di-oxide, carbon-mono-oxides mono-oxides of nitrogen. These gases are the principal source of atmospheric pollution,greenhouse effect and ozone layer depletion. Sulphurdioxide, carbon dioxide, carbon monoxide and other gases related to them are also released from industries. These gases react with ozone layer and gives sulphur trioxide. Dust, smoke released from industries cause air pollution. They hinder muscular functioning. It affects mental functioning as well.

Acid rain

When the various gases like CO₂, SO₂, NO₂, combine with rain water then their respective acids will be produces. These acids will react on the ground along with rain water in the cocktail form. This process is called acid rain. In the atmosphere these gases react with water vapour and formed their corresponding acids like H₂CO3, H₂SO4, and others. When rainfall occurs these acids get mixed with rain and forms acid rain.

Effect of acid rain

1. The acidity of soil increases which cause the reduction of productivity of soil.
2. The acidity of water bodies increases which cause the decline in population of aquatic organism.
3. The historical monuments damages because of acid rain.

Effects of industrial gases

1. Many of the gases left by industries are greenhouse gases and they cause global warming.
2. These gases form photochemical smog which causes eye itching and negative effect on plant growth. The smog reduces the transparency of atmosphere and it creates a problem for pilots to land planes
3. Some of the gases left by industries also cause ozone layer depletion.
4. The materials given off by industries show an adverse effect on human health.