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Chemistry and the Environment

  • Pollutants in atmosphere includes oxides of N and S – acid rain

  • Greenhouse effect and greenhouse gases including carbon dioxide, methane, fluorocarbons

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  • Water pollutants: phosphates and N compds lead to algal growth, eutrophication; many other concerns including trace organics, Cr(VI), perchlorates, Pb, As etc.

  • Radiation as pollutant; effect of natural radon

  • Units of measurement of radiation and harmful levels

Chemistry and the Environment

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Advanced Placement Chemistry