TOPIC 10: CHEMISTRY OF THE ENVIRONMENT

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Air composition

78% nitrogen, 21% oxygen, small amounts of others

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Combustion

Burning in oxygen releasing energy

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Complete combustion

Produces CO₂ and water

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Incomplete combustion

Produces CO and soot

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Carbon dioxide

Greenhouse gas contributing to global warming

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Methane

Powerful greenhouse gas

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Global warming

Rise in Earth’s temperature due to greenhouse gases

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Climate change

Long-term changes in climate patterns

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Acid rain

Formed from sulfur dioxide and nitrogen oxides

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Effects of acid rain

Damage to plants, buildings, aquatic life

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Water treatment

Filtration and chlorination

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Pollution

Introduction of harmful substances into environment

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Sources of pollution

Industry, vehicles, agriculture

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Catalytic converter

Reduces harmful emissions from cars