C1 Quiz

Label the pie chart with the names of each element found in air.

Which gases do today's scientists think the early atmosphere of the Earth was made up of?

Four billion years ago the Earth''s atmosphere was hot and much thicker than it is now. Gradually the temperature fell and most of the water vapour condensed, falling as rain and forming the oceans. About 3 billion years ago life began in the form of tiny bacteria-like creatures. They began to use the carbon dioxide from the air and light from the Sun to grow. This process of photosynthesis removed CO2 from the air and produced oxygen as a waste product. Gradually the amount of oxygen in the air increased and animals evolved that were able to breathe the oxygen.

Which processes removed carbon dioxide from the air to leave the composition as it is today?

Particulates are tiny bits of solid that float in the air. Choose a natural source of particulates.

What is a pollutant?

Which of the following shows an example of a positive correlation?

Choose the correct equation for the combustion of a hydrocarbon in air.

An oxidation reaction is a reaction where oxygen is lost.

Mass is never lost or gained in chemical reactions. We say that mass is always conserved. In other words, the total mass at the end of the reaction is equal to the total mass of the reactants at the beginning.

Scientists have found that nitrogen monoxide is formed is [blank_start]furnaces[blank_end] and engines when nitrogen and oxygen in the air are heated to about [blank_start]1000[blank_end] degrees celsius. When the nitrogen [blank_start]monoxide[blank_end] is released into the atmosphere it cools down then reacts with more [blank_start]oxygen[blank_end] to form nitrogen dioxide. N2 + O2 -> 2[blank_start]NO[blank_end] 2NO + [blank_start]O[blank_end]2 -> 2NO2

Which two gases react with oxygen and water in the atmosphere to produce acid rain?

There are two methods of [blank_start]flue[blank_end] gas desulphurisation. The most common method uses [blank_start]calcium[blank_end] oxide (lime) which is obtained by heating [blank_start]limestone[blank_end]. The lime is mixed with water to make an alkaline [blank_start]slurry[blank_end]. Sulphur dioxide is washed or '[blank_start]scrubbed[blank_end]' out of the flue gases with water and reacts with the lime. The compound formed is reacted with [blank_start]oxygen[blank_end] in the air to make calcium sulphate, which can be sold to make plaster for walls, helping to pay for the process. The second method uses seawater (naturally slightly alkaline) to react with the sulphur dioxide and act as a [blank_start]coolant[blank_end]. The product is [blank_start]oxidised[blank_end], giving off carbon dioxide. A [blank_start]large[blank_end] volume of seawater has to be used for this process, however.

What is a catalytic converter?