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Define: Combustion

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When a fuel reacts with oxygen (also called burning)

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Define: Calcification

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A chemical process that forms calcium carbonate

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Define: Decalcification

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A chemical process that breaks down calcium carbonate

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Define: Carbonic acid

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Formed by the reaction of carbon dioxide and water

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Define: Exoskeleton

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The outer shell of a marine creature that is made of calcium carbonate

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Define: Marine invertebrates

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Ocean and sea creatures that do not have a backbone

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Define: Nitric acid

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Can be formed from a series of reactions in the atmosphere between nitrogen gas, oxygen gas, and water

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Define: Sulfuric acid

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Can be formed from a series of reactions in the atmosphere between sulfur, oxygen gas, and water

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Natural
rainfall(adj.) definition

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-Natural rainfall(adj.)=Water falling from
the sky, through the water cycle

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Dissolves(v.)
definition

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-Dissolves(v.)=Becomes mixed and included in
the liquid

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Atmosphere(n.)
definition

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-Atmosphere(n.)=Mass of gas that surrounds
the earth

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Emission(n.)
definition

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-Emissions(n.)=something being released or
discharged

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how is acid rain formed

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CO2(g) + H2O(l) ⇌H2CO3(aq) ⇌ H+(aq) + HCO3−(aq)

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how does human activity create more acid rain ()()()()()()()

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combustion of fossil fuels increases the acidity of rainwater. there are several acids that make up what is known as acid rain

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how is dilute sulfuric acid in the atmosphere created

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S(s) + O2(g) → SO2(g) =combustion(Sulfur present in fossil fuels)
SO2(g) + H2O(l) ⇌H2SO3(aq) =react with water in atmosphere
2H2SO3(aq) + O2(g) ⇌ 2H2SO4(aq) =react with oxygen in atmosphere

Overall simplified reaction=
2SO2(g) + O2(g) + 2H2O(l) ⇌2H2SO4(aq)

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where does dilute nitric acid originate from

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combustion of fossil fuels like petrol and diesel from vehicles

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how is dilute nitric acid in the atmosphere created

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N2(g) + O2(g) → 2NO(g) =combustion(nitrogen present in the atmosphere)
2NO(g) + O2(g) → 2NO2(g) =combustion
H2O(l)+ 2NO2(g)⇌HNO2(aq) + HNO3(aq) =react with water in atmosphere
2HNO2(g) + O2(g) → 2HNO3(aq) =react with oxygen in atmosphere

Overall simplified reaction=
2N2(g) + 5O2(g) + 2H2O(l) ⇌4HNO3(aq)

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how are aluminium ions released into the soil

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Al(OH)3(s) + 3H+(aq) → ←Al3+(aq) + 3H2O(l)

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what are some effects of acid rain

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• Vegetation is widely affected as the acidic rainwater causes metal ions(Ca2+, K+, Mg2+) like aluminium that are normally bonded in a compound to become aqueous ions that are able to be absorbed by plants.
-E.g. Of acid rain(acid-base reaction) releasing aluminium ions into the soil=Al(OH)3(s) + 3H+(aq) ⇌ Al3+(aq) + 3H2O(l)

• damage to the waxy layer on the leaves of plants which may eventually lead
to the death of the plant
• acid rain runoff which can also cause the acidification of lakes, reducing the pH
to the extent that it can harm or kill aquatic life,
• and reactions with metals that are exposed to the weather.
•cave formation
•statue and building weathering

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how does sulfuric and nitric acid react with limestone

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CaCO3(s) + H2SO4(aq) → CaSO4(aq) + CO2(g) + H2O(l)
CaCO3(s) + 2HNO3(aq) → Ca(NO3)2(aq) + CO2(g) + H2O(l)

-cave formation
-statue and building weathering

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what is the pH of sea water

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around pH8

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what happens when CO2 is absorbed by oceans

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when CO2 is absorbed by oceans, reactions occur that reduce pH, carbonate ion concentration and the insolubility of calcium carbonate

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how much man made carbon dioxide emissions have been dissolved by the oceans

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how does decalcification occur

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calcium carbonate is a base that reacts with weak acids. As the oceans become more acidic, creatures with exoskeletons are increasingly unable to grow and maintain the structure of their shells and exoskeletons due to their shells slowly dissolving

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Calcification reaction
Ca 2+(aq) + CO3 2-(aq) → CaCO 3-(s)
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decalcification reaction
CO2 (g) + H2O(l) ⇌ H2CO3(aq) H2CO3(aq) ⇌ HCO3 -(aq) + H +(aq) H +(aq) + CaCO3(s) → HCO3 -(aq) + Ca 2+(aq) =will dissolve away in water + dissolves skeletal structure and shells with more H+ in water.
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affect on CO2 in ocean reducing calcification
CO2 (g) + H2O(l) ⇌ H2CO3(aq) H2CO3(aq) ⇌ HCO3 -(aq) + H +(aq) H +(aq) + CO3(aq) → HCO3 -(aq)=not usable to create calcium carbonate shell
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Natural rainfall is normally slightly acidic why?
-Natural rainfall normally slightly acidic= water dissolves carbon dioxide from the air to produce carbonic acid(H2CO3)
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Acidic rainfall is acidic why?
-gases in atmosphere combine with water vapour, and then precipitate as dilute sulfuric acid or dilute nitric acid: This is acid rain.
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Difference between natural rainfall and acidic rainfall
Natural rainfall is acidic only from CO2 dissolving within water in the atmosphere and reacting to produce H2CO3.   Acidic rainfall is far more acidic than natural rain, and is caused buy sulfur dioxide and nitrous oxide reacting with water in the atmosphere to produce sulfuric acid or nitric acid.
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Natural sources of emission include
-Emissions from volcanoes and biological processes that occur on the land, in wetlands, and in the oceans contribute acid-producing gases to the atmosphere.
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Human sources of emission include
-Industrial factories power-generating plants and vehicles
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Is carbonic acid weak or strong
Carbonic acid= a weak diprotic acid
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what does carbonic acid produce when it reacts with water
:hydronium ions :hydrogen carbonate ions :carbonate ions
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Chemical reaction of CO2 in oceans
-in oceans=CO2(g) + H2O(l) ⇌ H2CO3(aq) ⇌ H+(aq) + HCO3− (aq)
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Some random facts if you want
-Historically, there has been a balance between carbon dioxide being generated, and carbon dioxide being dissolved. -excess human made CO2=result in ocean becoming more acidic. -30% of human made CO2 has been dissolved in the oceans.
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What is the negative impacts of ocean acidification
-Marine Invertebrates have shells(exoskeletons)= made of calcium carbonate.  -shells made from a process= calcification -calcium carbonate=base that reacts with weak acids -ocean becoming more acidic= creatures are increasingly unable to grow their shells and exoskeletons, as well as their shells slowly dissolving=decalcification
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Why do marine organisms undergo calcification
-Marine organisms, such as invertebrates= use calcium ions and carbonate ions to protect themselves with layers of calcium carbonate(base), creating a shell or an exoskeleton for themselves.
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What is the increased acidity of oceans doing to the aquatic ecosystem
-this causes acid to react with invertebrates protective layer and dissolve away their protective layer. Deep dive= -reduced carbonate ion concentration impairs the ability of some organisms to build and maintain calcium carbonate structures(shells), disallowing creatures to protect themselves from pray, or grant them enough protection to survive in the harsh aquatic environments their habitat is situated. Decreasing ocean pH levels can cause food chains to be affected as plankton populations will decrease, depleting a major food source for many predators. -Lower biomass, diversity and complexity of algae present -Loss of large algal habitats and the spread of fast-growing, small opportunistic species. -habitat degradation and loss of biodiversity
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Are all acid base reactions reversible(DON’T TAKE THIS ANSWER TO HEART BUT ITS GOOD FOR UNDERSTANDING)
Acid base reactions are reversible and therefore equilibrium reactions. https://www.alchem.ie/blog/equilibrium-acid-base#:~:text=Acid%20base%20reactions%20are%20reversible,we%20look%20at%20the%20Ka. Neutralization reactions are reversible. In theory, at least, even if not so much in practice, all reactions are reversible. https://chemistry.stackexchange.com/questions/57814/why-arent-neutralisation-reactions-reversible#:~:text=Neutralization%20reactions%20are%20reversible.,that's%20a%20one%2Dway%20door.
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Acids with one replaceable hydrogen is called(two names)
Monoprotic or Monobasic acids.     -theses names interlinked with= :The number of replaceable hydrogens in the formula of an inorganic acid is called Basicity. Basicity is also known as Proticity
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Monoprotic definition
Acids with one replaceable hydrogen
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Monobasic definition
Acids with one replaceable hydrogen
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What does red litmus paper indicate
Red litmus paper can only indicate whether the soil has a pH of above or below 7(EMPHASIS ON 7)
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Indicator vs Calibrated pH meter accuracy and precision
Indicator= -Accuracy: low -Precision: low   Calibrated pH meter= -Accuracy: high -Precision: high
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What is rain's natural ph
-rain naturally has a ph of 5-6
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Why does CO2 dissolve in oceans
Oceans are slightly basic, allowing CO2 to dissolve within it.
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Calcification chemical formula simplified
Ca 2+(aq) + CO3 2-(aq) → CaCO 3-(s)
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Decalcification chemical formula simplified
CO2(g) + H2O(l) + CaCO3(s)⇌2HCO3-(aq)+ + Ca 2+(aq)
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THIS HAS NOTHING TO DO WITH THIS CHPT!!! What does the introduction of a different metal or carbon have on a metals structure???
The different atoms in an alloy are not identical in size and shape, which means they do not fit together as perfectly as the atoms in a pure metal. This results in a more irregular arrangement of atoms, which disrupts the crystal lattice structure.
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Take note of these
Heat conduction is the ability for a substance to transfer heat.1Metals are good heat conductors due to the delocalised electrons and close proximity of metal ions to each other which enables heat, often in the form of kinetic energy, to be rapidly transferred throughout the metal by the electrons moving about or by vibrating metal ions.2 Specific heat capacity is the amount of energy required to raise the temperature of 1 g of a substance by 1 ℃.1Metals have a low specific heat capacity because they conduct heat very effectively which means they require a small amount of heat energy to raise their temperature.2
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example of super acid
Perchloric acid, HClO4,->‘super acid’
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Example of super base
• Butyl lithium (n-BuLi )
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when pH increases by one, what factor does the strength of an acid or base change by
Since pH is a log function, a pH decrease/increase by 1, means a change of a factor of 10
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What is the use of Limewater in lab experiments
Limewater is a saturated solution of calcium hydroxide, Ca(OH)2(aq), that will transition to a white ‘milky’ or ‘cloudy’ solution if CO2(g) is present. This is due to the precipitation of insoluble calcium carbonate, CaCO3(s), that becomes suspended in the solution.
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Kw at different temperatures and the pH of water at different temperatures
-°C=0 -Kw(mol^2dm^-6)=0.114x10^-14 -pH=7.47   -°C=10 -Kw(mol^2dm^-6)=0.293x10^-14 -pH=7.27   -°C=20 -Kw(mol^2dm^-6)=0.681x10^-14 -pH=7.08   -°C=25 -Kw(mol^2dm^-6)=1.008x10^-14 -pH=7.00   -°C=30 -Kw(mol^2dm^-6)=1.471x10^-14 -pH=6.92   -°C=40 -Kw(mol^2dm^-6)=2.916x10^-14 -pH=6.77   -°C=50 -Kw(mol^2dm^-6)=5.476x10^-14 -pH=6.63   -°C=100 -Kw(mol^2dm^-6)=51.3x10^-14 -pH=6.14
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Why does the deprotonation of HSEO3- happen at a much lower extent to the deprotonation of H2SeO3
The deprotonated selenous acid, $$ , has a negative charge that can be thought of as electrostatically attracting and ‘holding on’ to the positive $$ion.1As such, it becomes more difficult for the positive $$ion to escape the pull of the remaining compound’s negative charge, resulting in fewer $$ molecules successfully losing both protons.2

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