Atmospheric Chemistry Quiz

Dynamic Equilibrium of Water

• At 0 degrees Celsius and 1 atm, water exists in a dynamic equilibrium state with ice.
• This equilibrium means that ice melts into water at the same rate that water freezes into ice.

Physical State of Water at 25 Degrees Celsius

• At approximately 25 degrees Celsius, water is in a liquid state.
• This temperature is near room temperature, where water is typically most stable as a liquid.

Water as a Solvent

• Water is often called the "universal solvent" due to its exceptional ability to dissolve a wide range of substances.
• This property is crucial for many biological processes and chemical reactions.

Atmospheric Chemistry

• Atmospheric chemistry studies the chemical composition and reactions occurring in the Earth's atmosphere.
• It focuses on factors affecting air quality, climate change, and the chemical processes of various atmospheric components.

Most Abundant Compound on Earth's Surface

• Water is the most abundant compound on Earth's surface.
• It covers about 71% of the planet, primarily in oceans, rivers, and lakes.

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.