Environmental Chem 1-3

Question 1

Vitamins

Answer 1

necessary for biological functions, can be Ingested or created

Question 2

Minerals

Answer 2

needed for proper functions

Question 3

Nitrogen

Answer 3

tissue growth & repair

Question 4

Phosphorous

Answer 4

metabolic reactions & tooth/bone formation

Question 5

Pottasium

Answer 5

muscle contraction & nerve function

Question 6

Magnesium

Answer 6

bone & teeth

Question 7

Calcium

Answer 7

bones, blood clotting, & muscle function

Question 8

Sulfur

Answer 8

protein synthesis

Question 9

Sodium

Answer 9

maintaining blood pressure, nerves, & muscles

Question 10

Hydroxide Ion

Answer 10

OH-
produced by every base

Question 11

Hydronium Ion

Answer 11

H3O+
produced by every acid

Question 12

Liming

Answer 12

weak base (limestone) neutralizes acidy in atmosphere

Question 13

Scrubber

Answer 13

uses sorbet/absorber to trap toxic gas in the atmosphere, creating a slug

Question 14

Catalytic Converter

Answer 14

converts dangerous oxides into safer ones using a catalyst
Reduction- turning sulfur & nitrogen oxide into elemental forms
Oxidation- making carbon monoxide into safer carbon dioxide

Question 15

Fertilizer Bag Numbers

Answer 15

percentage of
Nitrogen - Phosphorous - Potassium

Question 16

What does every acid base reaction result in?

Answer 16

salt + water

Question 17

Carbon Monoxide

Answer 17

deadly because you cannot detect it (don’t leave car running)

Question 18

Acids

Answer 18

Hydro_ Acid- H_
Acetic Acid- CH3COOH
Sulfuric Acid- H2SO3
Nitric Acid- HNO3