Gases in the atmosphere Flashcards
What are the 4 most abundant gases in dry air? - Give the formula of the Gases.
N₂, O₂, Ar, CO₂
What is the percentage composition of oxygen gas in the air?
21%
What is the percentage composition of carbon gas dioxide in the air?
0.04%
What is the percentage composition of nitrogen gas in the air?
78%
What is the percentage composition of argon gas in the air?
0.9%
What temperature does water freeze at?
0ºC
What temperature does water boil at?
100ºC
What is thermal decomposition?
Thermal decomposition is the breakdown of substances into two or more substances using heat.
What is the general equation for the thermal decomposition of metal carbonates?
metal carbonate → metal oxide + carbon dioxide
What does the formation of black copper(II) oxide indicate? - Measuring oxygen using copper
It indicates that the oxygen from the air has reacted with copper.
What is the purpose of the experiment? - Measuring oxygen using iron
The purpose is to determine the percentage by volume of oxygen in air using iron.
What is a hydrocarbon?
A hydrocarbon is a compound containing hydrogen and carbon atoms only.
What apparatus is needed in this experiment? - Measuring oxygen using copper
The apparatus consists of two syringes connected to a copper sample. Air is passed over the copper while it is heated.
What is a Fuel?
A fuel is a substance that, when burned, releases heat energy.
What is the method for measuring oxygen using copper? - measuring oxygen using copper
Copper is heated while air is passed over it between the syringes. There must be an excess of copper and all of the oxygen present will react with copper to form black copper(II) oxide. The volume of
gas measured in the syringes will fall by the percentage of oxygen present.