Difficulty: Easy
Correct Answer: Lead
Explanation:
Given data
Concept/Approach
For decades, lead was emitted from leaded gasoline (tetraethyl lead). Though phased out in many countries, urban dust/soil often retains legacy lead; industrial sources also contribute.
Reasoning
Leaded petrol → exhaust aerosols with Pb compounds → ambient air/dust contamination.
Common pitfalls
Chromium and cadmium are industrial toxins but less ubiquitous in traffic-related ambient air than historical lead.
Final Answer
Lead
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