Importance Of Chemistry Flashcards
higher concentration of which oxides in the atmosphere leads to acid rain
sulphur oxides and nitrogen oxides
examples of extreme weather events caused by greenhouse gases and what principles are involved
flooding, drought, high wind and storm
principles of geo-chemistry are involved
what does nitrogen oxide do in the brain
acts as a messenger compound for transmission of brain waves
what does nitrogen oxide do in the immune system
it slows down the growth of tumor cells
which principles are important for nitrogen oxide in our body
biochemical process principles
chemical fertilizers
urea, ammonium sulphate, etc
help in better production of crops
what is important in the synthesis of various chemical compounds and products of commercial value
alkalis
acids
salts
dyes
preservatives used to preserve food and check its wastage
sodium benzoate
sodium metabisulphite
which insecticides and pesticides are helpful for crop protection and storage of food grains
ddt
gammexane
air conditioners use chemicals like
lidquid ammonia or liquid sulphur dioxide
drugs used in cancer therapy
cisplatin and taxol
drug used for helping AIDS victim
azt (azidothymidine)
class of ceramic material used for making superconductors are called
perovskites
what are conducting polymers
organic polymers that conduct electricity
what is optical fibre
flexible, transparent fibre made of pure glass (silica) not much wider than human hair
