10E- applications in society-Table 1 Flashcards
Define: Combustion
When a fuel reacts with oxygen (also called burning)
Define: Calcification
A chemical process that forms calcium carbonate
Define: Decalcification
A chemical process that breaks down calcium carbonate
Define: Carbonic acid
Formed by the reaction of carbon dioxide and water
Define: Exoskeleton
The outer shell of a marine creature that is made of calcium carbonate
Define: Marine invertebrates
Ocean and sea creatures that do not have a backbone
Define: Nitric acid
Can be formed from a series of reactions in the atmosphere between nitrogen gas, oxygen gas, and water
Define: Sulfuric acid
Can be formed from a series of reactions in the atmosphere between sulfur, oxygen gas, and water
Natural
rainfall(adj.) definition
-Natural rainfall(adj.)=Water falling from
the sky, through the water cycle
Dissolves(v.)
definition
-Dissolves(v.)=Becomes mixed and included in
the liquid
Atmosphere(n.)
definition
-Atmosphere(n.)=Mass of gas that surrounds
the earth
Emission(n.)
definition
-Emissions(n.)=something being released or
discharged
how is acid rain formed
CO2(g) + H2O(l) ⇌H2CO3(aq) ⇌ H+(aq) + HCO3−(aq)
how does human activity create more acid rain ()()()()()()()
combustion of fossil fuels increases the acidity of rainwater. there are several acids that make up what is known as acid rain
how is dilute sulfuric acid in the atmosphere created
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)
where does dilute nitric acid originate from
combustion of fossil fuels like petrol and diesel from vehicles
how is dilute nitric acid in the atmosphere created
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)
how are aluminium ions released into the soil
Al(OH)3(s) + 3H+(aq) → ←Al3+(aq) + 3H2O(l)
what are some effects of acid rain
• 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
how does sulfuric and nitric acid react with limestone
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
what is the pH of sea water
around pH8
what happens when CO2 is absorbed by oceans
when CO2 is absorbed by oceans, reactions occur that reduce pH, carbonate ion concentration and the insolubility of calcium carbonate