5 Questions
What does atmospheric chemistry study?
Chemical composition of the natural atmosphere and its interactions
At what temperature is water in dynamic equilibrium between liquid and gas states?
0 degrees Celsius
What is the most abundant compound on Earth's surface?
Water
At what temperature is water a tasteless, odorless, and colorless liquid?
Approximately 25 degrees Celsius
Why is water commonly referred to as the universal solvent?
Because many substances dissolve in water
Study Notes
Atmospheric Chemistry
- Atmospheric chemistry studies the Earth's atmosphere, focusing on the chemical reactions and processes that occur within it.
Properties of Water
- Water is in dynamic equilibrium between liquid and gas states at 100°C.
- Water is the most abundant compound on Earth's surface.
- At 20°C, water is a tasteless, odorless, and colorless liquid.
- Water is commonly referred to as the universal solvent due to its ability to dissolve a wide variety of substances.
Test your knowledge of atmospheric chemistry with this quiz on the chemical composition of the natural atmosphere, interactions of gases, liquids, and solids in the atmosphere, and their impact on the earth's surface and biota. This quiz is part of the University of Nueva Caceres College of Engineering and Architecture's Chemistry for Engineers curriculum.
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