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Which atmospheric layer contains the ozone layer?
Which atmospheric layer contains the ozone layer?
- Thermosphere
- Troposphere
- Stratosphere (correct)
- Mesosphere
What percentage of the Earth's surface is covered by the atmosphere?
What percentage of the Earth's surface is covered by the atmosphere?
- 100%
- 75% (correct)
- 50%
- 25%
Which gas is more soluble in water?
Which gas is more soluble in water?
- Helium
- Carbon Dioxide
- Nitrogen
- Oxygen (correct)
Who discovered oxygen gas by heating mercury (II) oxide?
Who discovered oxygen gas by heating mercury (II) oxide?
Who named the active component of air as oxygen?
Who named the active component of air as oxygen?
What is the approximate percentage of nitrogen in the air?
What is the approximate percentage of nitrogen in the air?
Which of the following is a variable component of air?
Which of the following is a variable component of air?
Which gas is used in food packaging to maintain freshness?
Which gas is used in food packaging to maintain freshness?
Which component of air is essential for combustion or burning?
Which component of air is essential for combustion or burning?
Which gas do plants absorb from the atmosphere during photosynthesis?
Which gas do plants absorb from the atmosphere during photosynthesis?
Which process involves oxidation of food substances to produce energy?
Which process involves oxidation of food substances to produce energy?
What is the effect of carbon dioxide on the Earth's environment?
What is the effect of carbon dioxide on the Earth's environment?
What process is used to separate liquid nitrogen and liquid oxygen from air?
What process is used to separate liquid nitrogen and liquid oxygen from air?
Which of the following gases is a major pollutant contributing to acid rain?
Which of the following gases is a major pollutant contributing to acid rain?
What is the chemical name of rust?
What is the chemical name of rust?
What is the approximate height of the troposphere above the Earth?
What is the approximate height of the troposphere above the Earth?
What type of reaction is rusting?
What type of reaction is rusting?
What is the purpose of using an oxy-acetylene flame?
What is the purpose of using an oxy-acetylene flame?
What does lime water turn into when carbon dioxide is bubbled through it?
What does lime water turn into when carbon dioxide is bubbled through it?
Which of the following statements best describes the role of nitrogen in controlling combustion?
Which of the following statements best describes the role of nitrogen in controlling combustion?
If a sealed bell jar containing moist air and an iron nail is left undisturbed for several days, what would you expect to observe?
If a sealed bell jar containing moist air and an iron nail is left undisturbed for several days, what would you expect to observe?
What is the underlying principle that allows for the separation of liquid nitrogen and liquid oxygen through fractional distillation?
What is the underlying principle that allows for the separation of liquid nitrogen and liquid oxygen through fractional distillation?
Consider a scenario where a sample of air is passed through lime water. What observation would confirm the presence of carbon dioxide?
Consider a scenario where a sample of air is passed through lime water. What observation would confirm the presence of carbon dioxide?
Which of the following gases contributes to the warming of the Earth's environment by trapping infrared radiation?
Which of the following gases contributes to the warming of the Earth's environment by trapping infrared radiation?
During the laboratory preparation of oxygen from potassium chlorate, what role does manganese dioxide play?
During the laboratory preparation of oxygen from potassium chlorate, what role does manganese dioxide play?
How does the presence of pollutants like sulfur dioxide and nitrogen dioxide in the atmosphere contribute to the formation of acid rain?
How does the presence of pollutants like sulfur dioxide and nitrogen dioxide in the atmosphere contribute to the formation of acid rain?
Why is nitrogen gas used in food packaging?
Why is nitrogen gas used in food packaging?
A scientist is conducting an experiment to measure the composition of air in a sealed container. She observes that the volume of oxygen decreases after introducing a burning candle. What conclusion can she draw from this observation?
A scientist is conducting an experiment to measure the composition of air in a sealed container. She observes that the volume of oxygen decreases after introducing a burning candle. What conclusion can she draw from this observation?
In the context of atmospheric science, what is the significance of the ozone layer in the stratosphere?
In the context of atmospheric science, what is the significance of the ozone layer in the stratosphere?
A blacksmith uses an oxy-acetylene flame for welding metal. What property of this flame makes it suitable for this purpose?
A blacksmith uses an oxy-acetylene flame for welding metal. What property of this flame makes it suitable for this purpose?
How would the rate of plant growth be affected in an environment with a significant increase in carbon dioxide concentration, assuming other factors remain constant?
How would the rate of plant growth be affected in an environment with a significant increase in carbon dioxide concentration, assuming other factors remain constant?
During an experiment, a student notices water droplets forming on the outside of a glass tumbler filled with ice water. What does this observation indicate about the composition of air?
During an experiment, a student notices water droplets forming on the outside of a glass tumbler filled with ice water. What does this observation indicate about the composition of air?
If a scientist removes all nitrogen from the atmosphere, what would be the most likely immediate consequence?
If a scientist removes all nitrogen from the atmosphere, what would be the most likely immediate consequence?
Why is oxygen collected by downward displacement of water during laboratory preparation?
Why is oxygen collected by downward displacement of water during laboratory preparation?
Which of the following options accurately lists the uses of oxygen?
Which of the following options accurately lists the uses of oxygen?
Consider an experiment where sulfur is burned in a closed container filled with oxygen. What would you expect to observe with moist blue litmus paper introduced into the container after the sulfur has burned?
Consider an experiment where sulfur is burned in a closed container filled with oxygen. What would you expect to observe with moist blue litmus paper introduced into the container after the sulfur has burned?
What is the effect of acid rain on limestone structures?
What is the effect of acid rain on limestone structures?
Based on Lavoisier's experiment, what evidence led him to conclude that air is composed of an active and an inactive component?
Based on Lavoisier's experiment, what evidence led him to conclude that air is composed of an active and an inactive component?
Consider a sample of metallic oxide that, when dissolved in water, turns red litmus paper blue. Which metal is most likely in the metallic oxide?
Consider a sample of metallic oxide that, when dissolved in water, turns red litmus paper blue. Which metal is most likely in the metallic oxide?
Consider a scenario where the Earth's atmosphere consisted of 90% oxygen and 10% nitrogen. Which of the following would be the most likely consequence?
Consider a scenario where the Earth's atmosphere consisted of 90% oxygen and 10% nitrogen. Which of the following would be the most likely consequence?
Which of the following best describes how nitrogen's properties contribute to controlling combustion in the atmosphere?
Which of the following best describes how nitrogen's properties contribute to controlling combustion in the atmosphere?
If scientists discovered a new gas that, like carbon dioxide, allowed ultraviolet rays to pass through but trapped infrared rays, what environmental impact would be most likely?
If scientists discovered a new gas that, like carbon dioxide, allowed ultraviolet rays to pass through but trapped infrared rays, what environmental impact would be most likely?
A sealed container includes both iron and a significant amount of moisture is also subjected to high concentrations of carbon dioxide. What affect would this have on the rusting process?
A sealed container includes both iron and a significant amount of moisture is also subjected to high concentrations of carbon dioxide. What affect would this have on the rusting process?
Consider an environment with significantly reduced nitrogen levels. Which of the following would be the immediate impact on the process of combustion?
Consider an environment with significantly reduced nitrogen levels. Which of the following would be the immediate impact on the process of combustion?
Assume a scenario where the ratio of Argon to Oxygen in the air was significantly increased. What would be the most likely effect?
Assume a scenario where the ratio of Argon to Oxygen in the air was significantly increased. What would be the most likely effect?
In an experiment, a student attempts to prepare oxygen by heating potassium chlorate but forgets to add manganese dioxide. What would this mean for the experiment?
In an experiment, a student attempts to prepare oxygen by heating potassium chlorate but forgets to add manganese dioxide. What would this mean for the experiment?
During the preparation of oxygen from potassium chlorate, what specific role does manganese dioxide play in the chemical reaction?
During the preparation of oxygen from potassium chlorate, what specific role does manganese dioxide play in the chemical reaction?
Two identical sealed containers, one with iron nails and the other with magnesium strips, are exposed to identical, humid conditions. Which of the following is most likely?
Two identical sealed containers, one with iron nails and the other with magnesium strips, are exposed to identical, humid conditions. Which of the following is most likely?
A laboratory experiment involves bubbling carbon dioxide through lime water in two separate setups. In the first setup, the bubbling continues for a short period. In the second, bubbling continues for an extended time. What difference should be observed?
A laboratory experiment involves bubbling carbon dioxide through lime water in two separate setups. In the first setup, the bubbling continues for a short period. In the second, bubbling continues for an extended time. What difference should be observed?
The Earth's atmosphere extends up to approximately 320 km.
The Earth's atmosphere extends up to approximately 320 km.
The troposphere, the lowest layer of the atmosphere, extends up to 20 km.
The troposphere, the lowest layer of the atmosphere, extends up to 20 km.
The Ozone layer is contained within the stratosphere.
The Ozone layer is contained within the stratosphere.
Nitrogen is more soluble in water than oxygen.
Nitrogen is more soluble in water than oxygen.
Joseph Priestley discovered nitrogen gas.
Joseph Priestley discovered nitrogen gas.
Antoine Lavoisier named the active component of air as nitrogen.
Antoine Lavoisier named the active component of air as nitrogen.
Noble gases were discovered by Ramsay and Travers through fractional distillation of liquid air.
Noble gases were discovered by Ramsay and Travers through fractional distillation of liquid air.
In Lavoisier's experiment, the red layer formed on mercury was mercury (I) oxide.
In Lavoisier's experiment, the red layer formed on mercury was mercury (I) oxide.
Nitrogen constitutes approximately 21% of the air.
Nitrogen constitutes approximately 21% of the air.
Argon is the main rare gas component of air.
Argon is the main rare gas component of air.
Nitrogen supports combustion.
Nitrogen supports combustion.
Plants do not need nitrogen for their growth and development.
Plants do not need nitrogen for their growth and development.
Carbon dioxide is not used in photosynthesis.
Carbon dioxide is not used in photosynthesis.
Carbon dioxide prevents ultraviolet rays from passing through the atmosphere, warming the Earth.
Carbon dioxide prevents ultraviolet rays from passing through the atmosphere, warming the Earth.
Air is a compound with a definite chemical formula.
Air is a compound with a definite chemical formula.
The Earth's atmosphere extends up to approximately 500 km above the surface.
The Earth's atmosphere extends up to approximately 500 km above the surface.
The troposphere, containing most of the air and oxygen, extends up to 20 km above the Earth's surface.
The troposphere, containing most of the air and oxygen, extends up to 20 km above the Earth's surface.
The stratosphere contains the ozone layer, which protects the Earth from harmful ultraviolet rays.
The stratosphere contains the ozone layer, which protects the Earth from harmful ultraviolet rays.
The atmosphere covers approximately 95% of the Earth's surface.
The atmosphere covers approximately 95% of the Earth's surface.
Joseph Priestley discovered nitrogen gas by heating mercury (II) oxide.
Joseph Priestley discovered nitrogen gas by heating mercury (II) oxide.
Antoine Lavoisier named the active component of air as nitrogen and the inactive component as oxygen.
Antoine Lavoisier named the active component of air as nitrogen and the inactive component as oxygen.
Ramsay and Travers discovered noble gases through the process of simple distillation of water.
Ramsay and Travers discovered noble gases through the process of simple distillation of water.
In Lavoisier's experiment, the red layer formed on the heated mercury surface in the retort was mercury (I) oxide.
In Lavoisier's experiment, the red layer formed on the heated mercury surface in the retort was mercury (I) oxide.
Nitrogen constitutes approximately 50% of the air's volume.
Nitrogen constitutes approximately 50% of the air's volume.
Nitrogen actively supports combustion, allowing substances to burn more vigorously.
Nitrogen actively supports combustion, allowing substances to burn more vigorously.
Oxygen makes up approximately 4/5 of the volume of atmospheric air.
Oxygen makes up approximately 4/5 of the volume of atmospheric air.
Carbon dioxide constitutes about 2% by volume in the air.
Carbon dioxide constitutes about 2% by volume in the air.
The burning of magnesium in oxygen results in the formation of magnesium peroxide
The burning of magnesium in oxygen results in the formation of magnesium peroxide
Acid rain is primarily caused by pollutants such as oxides of carbon interacting with water vapor in the atmosphere.
Acid rain is primarily caused by pollutants such as oxides of carbon interacting with water vapor in the atmosphere.
The air and ______ surrounding the Earth extends up to about 320 km.
The air and ______ surrounding the Earth extends up to about 320 km.
The ______ extends up to 10 km and contains most of the air and oxygen.
The ______ extends up to 10 km and contains most of the air and oxygen.
The stratosphere extends up to 50 km and contains the ______ layer, which prevents harmful UV rays from reaching the Earth.
The stratosphere extends up to 50 km and contains the ______ layer, which prevents harmful UV rays from reaching the Earth.
The atmosphere covers about ______% of the Earth's surface.
The atmosphere covers about ______% of the Earth's surface.
[Blank] is more soluble in water than nitrogen.
[Blank] is more soluble in water than nitrogen.
Joseph Priestley discovered ______ gas by heating mercury (II) oxide.
Joseph Priestley discovered ______ gas by heating mercury (II) oxide.
Antoine Lavoisier named the active component of air as ______.
Antoine Lavoisier named the active component of air as ______.
Ramsay & Travers discovered noble gases through fractional distillation of liquid ______.
Ramsay & Travers discovered noble gases through fractional distillation of liquid ______.
In Lavoisier's experiment, mercury combined with ______ in the retort, forming mercury (II) oxide.
In Lavoisier's experiment, mercury combined with ______ in the retort, forming mercury (II) oxide.
[Blank] makes up about 78-79% of the air.
[Blank] makes up about 78-79% of the air.
Nitrogen controls the ______ of substances because it is a non-supporter of combustion.
Nitrogen controls the ______ of substances because it is a non-supporter of combustion.
Plants utilize nitrogen for their growth & development by converting it into soluble ______ compounds in the soil.
Plants utilize nitrogen for their growth & development by converting it into soluble ______ compounds in the soil.
Oxygen is essential for ______ because it supports burning.
Oxygen is essential for ______ because it supports burning.
[Blank] is essential for respiration, a process used by living organisms to produce energy.
[Blank] is essential for respiration, a process used by living organisms to produce energy.
Plants manufacture food by the process of ______.
Plants manufacture food by the process of ______.
The layer of mixed gases surrounding Earth that extends up to 320 km is known as the ______.
The layer of mixed gases surrounding Earth that extends up to 320 km is known as the ______.
The atmospheric layer extending up to 10 km, containing most of the air and oxygen, is the ______.
The atmospheric layer extending up to 10 km, containing most of the air and oxygen, is the ______.
Harmful UV radiation is blocked by the ______ layer, found in the stratosphere.
Harmful UV radiation is blocked by the ______ layer, found in the stratosphere.
[Blank] distillation of liquid air is used to discover noble gases after argon.
[Blank] distillation of liquid air is used to discover noble gases after argon.
In Lavoisier’s experiment, mercury heated in a retort combined with ______, forming a red layer.
In Lavoisier’s experiment, mercury heated in a retort combined with ______, forming a red layer.
Nitrogen makes up approximately ______% of the air.
Nitrogen makes up approximately ______% of the air.
Unlike oxygen, nitrogen is ______, meaning it doesn't actively support burning.
Unlike oxygen, nitrogen is ______, meaning it doesn't actively support burning.
Plants use soluble nitrogen compounds in the soil, which are converted from free nitrogen in the air, to create plant ______.
Plants use soluble nitrogen compounds in the soil, which are converted from free nitrogen in the air, to create plant ______.
The process by which plants use carbon dioxide, water, and sunlight to produce carbohydrates is called ______.
The process by which plants use carbon dioxide, water, and sunlight to produce carbohydrates is called ______.
The warming of the Earth's environment due to carbon dioxide preventing infrared rays from radiating out is known as the ______ effect.
The warming of the Earth's environment due to carbon dioxide preventing infrared rays from radiating out is known as the ______ effect.
[Blank] is a process used to separate liquid nitrogen and liquid oxygen from air based on boiling points.
[Blank] is a process used to separate liquid nitrogen and liquid oxygen from air based on boiling points.
The condition in which air is made unclean due to foreign elements from natural and man-made sources is called air ______.
The condition in which air is made unclean due to foreign elements from natural and man-made sources is called air ______.
[Blank] rain is caused by oxides of sulfur and nitrogen interacting with water vapor in the atmosphere.
[Blank] rain is caused by oxides of sulfur and nitrogen interacting with water vapor in the atmosphere.
The slow oxidation of iron in the presence of air and moisture, forming hydrated iron (III) oxide, is known as ______.
The slow oxidation of iron in the presence of air and moisture, forming hydrated iron (III) oxide, is known as ______.
An ______ flame, which is a very high-temperature flame, is used for welding and cutting metals.
An ______ flame, which is a very high-temperature flame, is used for welding and cutting metals.
Up to what approximate height does the Earth's atmosphere extend?
Up to what approximate height does the Earth's atmosphere extend?
Which layer of the atmosphere contains most of the air and oxygen?
Which layer of the atmosphere contains most of the air and oxygen?
Is oxygen or nitrogen more soluble in water?
Is oxygen or nitrogen more soluble in water?
In what year did Joseph Priestley discover oxygen gas?
In what year did Joseph Priestley discover oxygen gas?
Name one of the noble gases discovered by Ramsay & Travers.
Name one of the noble gases discovered by Ramsay & Travers.
What two main components make up air?
What two main components make up air?
What percentage of atmospheric air does nitrogen comprise?
What percentage of atmospheric air does nitrogen comprise?
Is nitrogen combustible?
Is nitrogen combustible?
Name one utility of nitrogen in air.
Name one utility of nitrogen in air.
What is the approximate percentage of carbon dioxide in the air?
What is the approximate percentage of carbon dioxide in the air?
Name one utility of carbon dioxide in air.
Name one utility of carbon dioxide in air.
Explain how nitrogen in the atmosphere helps control combustion.
Explain how nitrogen in the atmosphere helps control combustion.
Describe how the fractional distillation of liquid air is used in the discovery of noble gases.
Describe how the fractional distillation of liquid air is used in the discovery of noble gases.
Outline the role of carbon dioxide in the process of photosynthesis, and describe why this process is important.
Outline the role of carbon dioxide in the process of photosynthesis, and describe why this process is important.
Explain why oxygen is collected by downward displacement of water instead of air in laboratory preparations.
Explain why oxygen is collected by downward displacement of water instead of air in laboratory preparations.
Compare and contrast the roles of oxygen in combustion and respiration.
Compare and contrast the roles of oxygen in combustion and respiration.
Describe how the presence of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere contributes to the warming of the Earth.
Describe how the presence of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere contributes to the warming of the Earth.
Explain what occurs during the 'rusting' process, including the reactants and the resulting chemical formula.
Explain what occurs during the 'rusting' process, including the reactants and the resulting chemical formula.
Explain the difference between how lime water reacts with $CO_2$ versus how blue litmus paper reacts with $SO_2$.
Explain the difference between how lime water reacts with $CO_2$ versus how blue litmus paper reacts with $SO_2$.
Explain the role of manganese dioxide ($MnO_2$) in the laboratory preparation of oxygen from potassium chlorate ($KClO_3$).
Explain the role of manganese dioxide ($MnO_2$) in the laboratory preparation of oxygen from potassium chlorate ($KClO_3$).
Describe how acid rain is formed, including the pollutants involved and the resulting acids.
Describe how acid rain is formed, including the pollutants involved and the resulting acids.
In Lavoisier's experiment, what evidence suggested that air was not a single element but a mixture of gases?
In Lavoisier's experiment, what evidence suggested that air was not a single element but a mixture of gases?
Explain why nitrogen is used for flushing food packages.
Explain why nitrogen is used for flushing food packages.
What is the significance of the ozone layer in the stratosphere?
What is the significance of the ozone layer in the stratosphere?
Describe the differences in the products and observations when burning sulphur versus burning magnesium in a jar of oxygen.
Describe the differences in the products and observations when burning sulphur versus burning magnesium in a jar of oxygen.
Describe how fractional distillation is used to separate liquid nitrogen and liquid oxygen from air, and what property allows these gasses to be separated.
Describe how fractional distillation is used to separate liquid nitrogen and liquid oxygen from air, and what property allows these gasses to be separated.
Explain how the differential solubilities of oxygen and nitrogen in water are ecologically significant for aquatic life, especially in varying temperature conditions.
Explain how the differential solubilities of oxygen and nitrogen in water are ecologically significant for aquatic life, especially in varying temperature conditions.
Describe the chemical processes involved in the formation of acid rain from nitrogen oxides ($NO_x$) and sulfur dioxide ($SO_2$), including relevant balanced chemical equations.
Describe the chemical processes involved in the formation of acid rain from nitrogen oxides ($NO_x$) and sulfur dioxide ($SO_2$), including relevant balanced chemical equations.
Explain why nitrogen is used in food packaging to maintain freshness, referencing its properties and the mechanism by which it prevents spoilage.
Explain why nitrogen is used in food packaging to maintain freshness, referencing its properties and the mechanism by which it prevents spoilage.
Compare and contrast Lavoisier's and Priestley's contributions to the discovery of oxygen, highlighting their experimental approaches and interpretations.
Compare and contrast Lavoisier's and Priestley's contributions to the discovery of oxygen, highlighting their experimental approaches and interpretations.
Discuss the implications of a steady increase in atmospheric carbon dioxide concentration on global temperatures, including the mechanism of the greenhouse effect.
Discuss the implications of a steady increase in atmospheric carbon dioxide concentration on global temperatures, including the mechanism of the greenhouse effect.
Describe the role of the ozone layer in the stratosphere and explain the chemical reactions that lead to its depletion by chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs).
Describe the role of the ozone layer in the stratosphere and explain the chemical reactions that lead to its depletion by chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs).
Explain why the composition of air varies with altitude and location, citing specific examples of factors causing these variations.
Explain why the composition of air varies with altitude and location, citing specific examples of factors causing these variations.
Detail the process of fractional distillation and how it is used to separate nitrogen and oxygen from liquefied air, referencing the relevant boiling points.
Detail the process of fractional distillation and how it is used to separate nitrogen and oxygen from liquefied air, referencing the relevant boiling points.
Compare the oxidation of metals and non-metals with oxygen, focusing on the nature of the oxides formed and their subsequent reactions with water, including relevant chemical equations.
Compare the oxidation of metals and non-metals with oxygen, focusing on the nature of the oxides formed and their subsequent reactions with water, including relevant chemical equations.
Describe the role of nitrogen in controlling combustion and explain the underlying chemical principles that contribute to this effect.
Describe the role of nitrogen in controlling combustion and explain the underlying chemical principles that contribute to this effect.
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Atmosphere
Atmosphere
The gaseous envelope surrounding the Earth, extending up to approximately 320 km.
Troposphere
Troposphere
The lowest layer of Earth's atmosphere, extending up to 10 km, containing most of the air and oxygen.
Stratosphere
Stratosphere
Layer of atmosphere extending up to 50 km, containing the ozone layer that blocks harmful UV rays.
Mayow's Discovery (1674)
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Priestley's Discovery (1774)
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Lavoisier's Contribution (1789)
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Ramsay & Travers Discovery
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Lavoisier's Mercury Experiment
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Main Components of Air
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Utility of Nitrogen in Air
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Utility of Oxygen in Air
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Utility of Carbon Dioxide in Air
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Evidence That Air is a Mixture
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Air Pollution
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Lab Preparation of O₂ from H₂O₂
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Physical Properties of Oxygen
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Combustibility of Oxygen
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Rusting
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Oxy-Acetylene Flame
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Nitrogen (N₂)
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Discovery and Composition of Nitrogen
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Burning (Combustion)
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Nitrogen and Combustion
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Air: A Mixture
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Carbon Dioxide Discovery
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Supporter of Combustion
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Oxygen (O₂)
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Burning Sulphur
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Economic Impact of Rust
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Oxidation of Glucose
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Impact of acid rain
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Nitrogen's properties
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Properties of Carbon Dioxide
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Characteristics of Water Vapour in Air
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Oxygen and Nitrogen: Experimental Study
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Demonstrating Water Vapour in Air
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Study Notes
Air and Atmosphere
- Extends up to ~320 km from the Earth's surface.
Atmospheric Layers
- The troposphere extends up to 10 km and contains most of the air and oxygen.
- The stratosphere extends up to 50 km, housing the ozone layer, which protects Earth from harmful UV rays.
- The atmosphere covers ~75% of the Earth's surface.
- Oxygen is more soluble in water than nitrogen.
Discovery of Air Components
- John Mayow (1674) determined air is a mixture containing active and inactive components.
- Joseph Priestley (1774) discovered oxygen gas by heating mercury (II) oxide in a hard glass test tube.
- Antoine Lavoisier (1789) named the active component oxygen and the inactive component nitrogen.
- Ramsay & Travers discovered noble gases through fractional distillation of liquid air after discovering argon.
- Noble gases discovered include helium, neon, krypton, xenon, and radon.
Experimental Evidence of Air Components: Lavoisier's Experiment
- Mercury was heated in a retort connected to a bell jar for several days.
- A red layer (mercury (II) oxide) formed on the heated mercury surface in the retort, reducing the air volume in the bell jar by 1/5.
- The mercury level in the trough rose by 1/5 of the original volume, occupying the space of used oxygen.
- Oxygen in the retort combined with mercury to form mercury (II) oxide (2Hg + O₂ → 2HgO).
- The active part removed was named oxygen, and the remaining inactive part was named nitrogen.
Basic Components of Air
- Nitrogen (N₂): 78-79%.
- Oxygen (O₂): 21%.
- Carbon Dioxide (CO₂): 0.02%.
- Variable components: water vapor and dust particles.
- Pollutants: carbon monoxide, sulfur dioxide, nitrogen oxides, and hydrogen sulfide.
- Rare gases: argon (major component), neon, krypton, helium, xenon, and radon.
Component of Air – Nitrogen
- Discovered by Daniel Rutherford (1772) and Antoine Lavoisier (1775).
- Composition: ~78.9% (about 4/5) of atmospheric air volume.
- Properties: Almost as heavy as air, slightly soluble in water.
- Combustibility: Non-combustible and does not support combustion.
- Nature: Neutral.
- Reactivity: Chemically inert at low temperatures.
Utility of Nitrogen in Air
- Controls combustion by not supporting burning and diluting oxygen, ensuring controlled combustion.
- Essential for plant growth where free nitrogen converts to soluble compounds in the soil.
- Plants absorb these compounds and convert them into plant proteins.
- Used in food packaging to displace oxygen, reducing bacterial growth and preserving food freshness due to its inert nature.
Component of Air – Oxygen
- Discovered by Carl Scheele (1772) and Joseph Priestley (1774).
- Composition: About 21% (approximately 1/5) of the atmospheric air volume.
- Properties: Slightly heavier than air and slightly soluble in water.
- Combustibility: Non-combustible but supports combustion.
- Nature: Neutral.
- Reactivity: Chemically very reactive.
Utility of Oxygen in Air
- Essential for combustion through oxidation, releasing heat and light energy.
- A candle contains carbon and hydrogen (hydrocarbon).
- Burning a candle produces carbon dioxide and water vapor along with heat and light energy: Candle (Hydrocarbon) + Oxygen → Carbon Dioxide + Water + Energy.
- Essential for respiration where living organisms use it to produce energy.
- Glucose (food) + oxygen → carbon dioxide + water + energy.
Component of Air - Carbon Dioxide
- Discovered by Van Helmont and Antoine Lavoisier.
- Composition: 0.02% - 0.03% by volume.
- Properties: 1. 5 times heavier than air, fairly soluble in water.
- Combustibility: Non-combustible and does not support combustion.
- Nature: Slightly acidic.
- Reactivity: Chemically reactive.
Utility of Carbon Dioxide in Air
- Essential for photosynthesis where plants manufacture food using carbon dioxide, water, sunlight, and chlorophyll, producing carbohydrates and oxygen: Carbon dioxide + Water + Sunlight + Chlorophyll → Carbohydrate + Oxygen.
- Helps warm the Earth's environment by allowing ultraviolet rays to pass through but preventing infrared rays from being radiated out (greenhouse effect).
- The sun rays consists of Infrared, visible and ultraviolet rays, which heat up the earth.
- Pollution leading to excess carbon dioxide causes global warming.
Other Air Components
- Water vapor: Variable composition and neutral nature.
- Rare (inert) gases: Less than 1% composition, neutral, and chemically inert.
- Polluting gases and dust particles: Variable composition with negative environmental effects.
Air – A Mixture of Gases
- Variable composition: oxygen varies with altitude, impurities vary by location.
- No specific set of properties; air properties reflect the average properties of its constituents; vapour density of air = 14.4
- Can be separated into components through physical means like liquefaction and fractional distillation.
- Liquid nitrogen has a boiling point of -196°C, and liquid oxygen has a boiling point of -183°C.
- Has no definite chemical formula, and has no fixed composition.
Experimental Study of Air Components
- Oxygen and Nitrogen: Phosphorus burning in a bell jar over water shows oxygen is used up (1/5th of air) and nitrogen does not support combustion.
- Carbon Dioxide: Air passed through lime water turns it milky, indicating carbon dioxide presence.
- Water Vapour: Water droplets on a glass of ice exposed to air confirm the presence of water vapor.
Air Quality – Pollutants in Air
- Air pollution is the unclean condition of air due to foreign elements polluting it, with adverse effects on living organisms.
- Pollution comes from the Latin word "pollutus", meaning "to make unclear."
- Sources of air pollution: SO₂, H₂S, CO, CO₂, NO, NO₂.
Air Quality – Acid Rain
- Pollutants responsible: Sulfur dioxide (SO₂) and nitrogen dioxide (NO₂).
- Oxides of sulfur and nitrogen interact with water vapor and sunlight to form acids that mix with rain (acid rain).
- Basic reactions: Forms sulfurous acid (H₂SO₃) and sulfuric acid (H₂SO₄) from sulfur impurities, and nitrous acid (HNO₂) and nitric acid (HNO₃) from nitrogen pollutants.
- Acidity in acid rain caused by these acids.
- Sulfur impurities in coal form pollutants: SO₂ + Water vapour → Sulphurous acid (H₂SO₃); SO₃ + Water vapour → Sulphuric acid (H₂SO₄)
- Nitrogen pollutants in air: NO + Oxygen → Nitrogen dioxide (NO₂); NO₂ + Water → Nitrous acid (HNO₂) & Nitric acid (HNO₃)
Effects of Acid Rain
- Soil Chemistry: Displaces minerals, depletes nutrients, and increases soil acidity.
- Marine Life: Toxic metals are mobilized, and water bodies become more acidic, harming aquatic animals.
- Material Damage: Corrodes metallic surfaces and weakens building materials like marble and limestone.
- Damage to heritage structures such as the Taj Mahal, which is predominantly made of limestone.
Study of Oxygen
- 21% of air by volume and important for biological and industrial uses.
- Exists in air, water, and the Earth's crust.
Laboratory Preparations of Oxygen
- From Hydrogen Peroxide (H₂O₂): Hydrogen peroxide is added dropwise onto manganese dioxide (catalyst), resulting in brisk effervescence due to oxygen evolution.
- Collection by downward displacement of water due to slight solubility in water.
- Alters the reaction rate and increases oxygen evolution without undergoing any chemical change itself.
- Catalyst itself undergoes no chemical change and remains unchanged in mass.
- From Potassium Chlorate (KClO₃): Potassium chlorate and manganese dioxide are heated strongly.
- Collection by downward displacement of water due to slight solubility.
Physical Properties of Oxygen
- Colorless and odorless.
- Slightly heavier than air (1.4 times).
- Slightly soluble in water.
- Easily liquefies.
Chemical Properties of Oxygen
- Non-combustible but supports combustion (relights a glowing splint).
- Metals + Oxygen = Metallic Oxides (Basic).
- Non-metals + Oxygen = Non-metallic Oxides (Acidic).
Study of Oxygen - Oxidation of Non-Metals
- Sulphur (S) + Oxygen (O₂) → Sulphur dioxide (SO₂); blue flame, litmus turns moist blue to red; SO₂ + H₂O → H₂SO₃ (Sulphurous acid).
- Burning sulphur in a jar of oxygen leads to the formation of sulphur dioxide and sulphurous acid.
- Carbon (C) + Oxygen (O₂) → Carbon dioxide (CO₂); whitish yellow flame, litmus turns moist blue to red; CO₂ + H₂O → H₂CO₃ (Carbonic acid).
- Phosphorus (4P) + Oxygen (O₂) → Phosphorus Pentoxide (P₂O₅); yellow flame with dense fumes, litmus turns moist blue to red; P₂O₅ + H₂O → 2H₃PO₄ (Phosphoric acid).
Study of Oxygen - Oxidation of Metals
- Sodium (4Na) + Oxygen (O₂) → Sodium oxide (2Na₂O); golden yellow flame, litmus turns moist red to blue; Na₂O + H₂O → 2NaOH (Sodium hydroxide).
- Calcium (2Ca) + Oxygen (O₂) → Calcium oxide (2CaO); brick-red flame, litmus turns moist red to blue; CaO + H₂O → Ca(OH)₂ (Calcium hydroxide).
- Magnesium (2Mg) + Oxygen (O₂) → Magnesium oxide (2MgO); dazzling light, litmus turns moist red to blue; MgO + H₂O → Mg(OH)₂ (Magnesium hydroxide).
- Burning magnesium in a jar of oxygen leads to the formation of magnesium oxide and magnesium hydroxide.
- Iron (3Fe) + Oxygen (O₂) → Triferric tetroxide (Fe₃O₄); shower of sparks, insoluble in water.
Rusting - Oxidation of Iron
- Slow oxidation of iron into hydrated oxide in the presence of air and moisture, forming rust that weakens the structure.
- Iron, when exposed to air, slowly reacts with oxygen in the presence of moisture, forming a flaky brown coating called rust.
- Rusting corrodes and weakens the iron structure, causing economic loss.
- Reaction: 4Fe + 3O₂ → 2Fe₂O₃; Fe₂O₃ + xH₂O → Fe₂O₃⋅xH₂O.
- Rust is Hydrated Iron (III) Oxide Fe₂O₃⋅xH₂O.
- Examples: Rusting of iron machinery, vehicles, tools, etc.
Distinguishing Between Combustion & Rusting
- Combustion: Rapid oxidation (e.g., burning of wood).
- Rusting: Slow oxidation (e.g., rusting of iron).
Combustion - Oxidation of Hydrocarbons
- Oxidation of carbon and hydrogen in hydrocarbons.
- A burning candle produces products that are drawn through: Anhydrous copper (II) sulfate in a U-tube and lime water in a conical flask.
- White anhydrous copper (II) sulfate turns blue, indicating water vapor, and clear lime water turns milky, indicating carbon dioxide.
- CxHy + zO₂ → xCO₂ + y/2 H₂O + Energy (producing water vapor and carbon dioxide).
Respiration - Oxidation of Glucose
- Oxidation of food substances (glucose) in the body to release energy.
- C₆H₁₂O₆ + 6O₂ → 6CO₂ + 6H₂O + heat energy.
Study of Oxygen - Uses of Oxygen
- Respiration (natural for plants and animals, artificial for deep-sea divers and miners).
- Oxygen is inhaled and used to break down glucose into carbon dioxide, water, and energy.
- Oxygen cylinders are used for respiration in oxygen-deficient places, such as high altitudes and deep-sea diving.
- Combustion (necessary for burning fuels; Fuel + Oxygen → Combustion → Heat & Light).
- Oxidation of carbon-containing fuels
- Medical uses (for lung problems like asthma and pneumonia).
- Patients suffering from asthma and pneumonia are kept in oxygen tents for an artificial oxygen supply.
- Industrial uses (welding & cutting metals, using oxy-hydrogen flame at 2800°C and oxy-acetylene flame at 3000°C).
- Two metallic pieces are melted using a flame, then re-solidified and joined together after the flame is removed when Welding
- Oxygen oxidizes metal, aiding in breaking it down when cutting.
Key Definitions
- Atmosphere: A layer of mixed gases surrounding the Earth, extending up to 320 km, consisting mainly of the troposphere and stratosphere.
- Stratosphere: A layer up to 50 km containing the ozone layer, which blocks harmful UV rays.
- Combustibility: How easily a substance ignites. Oxygen is non-combustible but supports combustion.
- Flushing Food Packages: Nitrogen is used to displace oxygen to reduce bacterial growth and preserve freshness.
- Burning: Oxidation of a substance, like a hydrocarbon, to produce carbon dioxide, water vapor, and energy.
- Respiration: Oxidation of glucose to produce carbon dioxide, water vapor, and energy.
- Photosynthesis: Plants use sunlight to convert carbon dioxide and water into carbohydrates, releasing oxygen.
- Greenhouse Effect: Excess atmospheric carbon dioxide traps heat, leading to global warming.
- Lime Water: Calcium hydroxide solution that turns milky with carbon dioxide due to calcium carbonate formation.
- Fractional Distillation: Separating miscible liquids based on different boiling points.
- Air Pollution: Unclean air due to foreign elements, harming living beings.
- Acid Rain: Pollutants form acids that mix with rain.
- Oxidation Reaction: Burning non-metals & metals in oxygen to form oxides.
- Rusting: Slow oxidation of iron to hydrated iron (III) oxide (rust) in the presence of oxygen and moisture.
- Oxyacetylene Flame: Very hot flame (3000°C) for welding and cutting metals.
- Welding: Metallic pieces melt and join using a flame.
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