Understanding Air Pollution, Climate Change, and Chemistry Fundamentals

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Air Pollution and Climate Change

Understanding the Basics

1. Lewis Dot Structure for SO3

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2. Electromagnetic Radiation

Electromagnetic radiation is energy in waves that travel at light speed.

3. Ozone Protection

Ozone protects us from ultraviolet radiation.

4. CFCs and Their Uses

CFCs (Chlorofluorocarbons) were used as refrigerants in air conditioners and propellants in spray cans. (Insert image of CFC structure here)

5. The Ozone Hole

The “hole” in the ozone

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Understanding Chemical Reactions and Properties of Elements

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Nascent Hydrogen

Nascent Hydrogen is a more energetic and powerful reductant than molecular hydrogen. Here’s why:

a. Reduction of Potassium Permanganate: Nascent Hydrogen reduces acidified potassium permanganate, decolorizing it, while ordinary hydrogen cannot.

Reaction: 2H2SO4 + 3KMnO4 + 10[H] → K2SO4 + 2MnSO4 + 8H2O

AND H2SO4 + KMnO4 + H2 → No Reaction

b. Reduction of Potassium Dichromate: Nascent hydrogen reduces acidified Potassium Dichromate solution, changing its color from orange to green,

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Titration & Electrochemistry Experiments: A Comprehensive Guide

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Titration and Electrochemistry Experiments

Acid-Base Titrations

3. Titration of Strong Acid with NaOH

This experiment involves titrating a strong acid (hydrochloric acid) with a strong base (sodium hydroxide).

  1. Measure 10ml of an unknown HCl solution into a titrating flask.
  2. Add 3 drops of methyl orange indicator.
  3. Fill a buret with 0.1 N NaOH.
  4. Titrate the unknown HCl until the color changes to radish-yellow.
  5. Repeat the experiment twice.
  6. Use the mean value for calculations.

4. Titration of Acetic Acid with NaOH

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Chemistry Basics: Key Concepts and Formulas

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Chemistry Basics

Fundamental Concepts

Chemical Reactions

Synthesis: A + B -> AB
Decomposition: AB -> A + B
Single Displacement: A + BC -> AC + B
Double Displacement: AB + CD -> AD + CB

Avogadro’s Number and Molecular Mass

Avogadro’s Number: 6.022 x 1023
Molecular Mass: The number under the element symbol (amu)
Formula Mass: Sum of atomic masses of all elements in a compound
Molar Mass: Mass of one mole of a substance (grams)

Calculating Moles and Mass

Moles in grams: Divide grams by molar mass (amu)

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Chemistry Concepts: Chapters 4, 5, and 7 Overview

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Chapter 4: Reactions in Aqueous Solutions

Key Concepts:

  • Electrolytes:
    • Argon (Ar) is not an electrolyte.
    • A strong electrolyte ionizes completely in solution.
    • A weak electrolyte exists predominantly as molecules in solution.
  • Reactions:
    • Aqueous potassium chloride will react with lead nitrate in an exchange (metathesis) reaction.
    • Zinc sulfide (ZnS) is insoluble in water.
    • A neutralization reaction between an acid and a metal hydroxide produces water and a salt.
    • Oxidation cannot occur without reduction.
  • Acids and
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Stoichiometry and Thermochemistry MCQ Practice with Answers

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Topic 1: Stoichiometry

Questions and Answers

1. What amount of oxygen, O2, (in moles) contains 1.8×1022 molecules?

B. 0.030

2. Which compound has the empirical formula with the greatest mass?

B. C4H10

3. __C2H2(g) + __O2(g) → __ CO2(g) + __ H2O(g)

When the equation above is balanced, what is the coefficient for oxygen?

D. 5

4. 3.0 dm3 of sulfur dioxide is reacted with 2.0 dm3 of oxygen according to the equation below.

2SO2(g) + O2(g) → 2SO3(g)

What volume of sulfur trioxide (in dm3) is formed? (Assume

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