Environmental Chemistry Section 3.1

Question 1

What are the 3 stages of Air Transport

Answer 1

1. Release of chemical from source
2. Dispersion of chemicals into the atmosphere
3. Deposition of chemical into soil or water

Question 2

Define Groundwater

Answer 2

Water that is in the ground
This allows chemical build-up because they can’t disperse quickly
Top Zone / Water Table
Pores- Tiny spaces between soil particles
Permeable Soil- Lossly packed

Question 3

What happens to chemicals that CAN NOT easily dissolve in water

Answer 3

The chemicals can become concentrated

Question 4

Define Leachate

Answer 4

Water moving through soil that contains dissolved substances

Question 5

Permeable vs Impermeable

Answer 5

Permeable- Material may carry some of the dissolved substances ( Sand)
Impermeable- Packed ( Clay)

Question 6

Define Hydrocarbons

Answer 6

There is less space for water and air to nourish the plants