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Atmospheric and Environmental Chemistry
Chemistry (Science Paper 2) · Chapter 13 · 8. Atmospheric and Environmental Chemistry
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Visual lesson Beta
- Part 1: Acid rain and global warming18 slides
- Part 2: The ozone layer and the chemistry of water18 slides
Flashcards Beta
30 cards for quick recall of key terms and facts.
Review the cards Step 3: Not startedPractice
91 board-style questions with instant checks: Multiple choice 32, Short answer 30, Numerical 13, Long answer 6.
Practise Step 4: Not startedChapter test Free
Short and long chapter tests in board pattern, with results and analysis.
Step 5: Not started- Chapter test (long) — Study of Gas Laws · 40 marks · 60 min
- Chapter test (short) — Study of Gas Laws · 20 marks · 30 min
Topics 5
- Acid rain: oxides of sulphur from fossil fuels and oxides of nitrogen from furnaces and engines; equations; effects on soil and water bodies
- Global warming: greenhouse gases (water vapour, CO2, methane, oxides of nitrogen), their sources and ways to reduce them
- Ozone layer: formation of ozone (equations), its function, and depletion by named chemicals
- Water composition: beneficial substances such as dissolved oxygen and essential minerals
- Harmful substances in water: toxic heavy metals (Minamata disease), plastics, sewage and pesticides