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The Great Smog of London — What Made the Air Deadly?
Investigate the Great Smog of London using authentic daily smoke, sulphur dioxide and mortality data. Explore temperature inversions through a labelled model, interpret evidence and explain how chemistry shaped public-health reforms.
Years 8–10Guided investigationChemical Reactions and Environmental Chemistry
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