Ritan Sheth
- Books Name
- Ritan Sheth Chemistry Book
- Publication
- Ritan Sheth
- Course
- CBSE Class 11
- Subject
- Chemistry
CHAPTER- 14 ENVIRONMENTAL CHEMISTRY
ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION
• Environmental Chemistry
It is the branch of science which deals with the chemical changes in the environment. It includes our surroundings as air, water, soil, forest etc.
It is the effect of undesirable changes in our surroundings that have harmful effects on plants, animals and human beings.
• Pollutants
A substance, which causes pollution, is known as pollutant. Pollutants can be solid, liquid or gaseous substances. Present in higher concentration, it can be produced due to human activities or natural happenings.
