Environmental Chemistry of Organic Compounds
Chemistry ⇒ Carbon and Organic Chemistry
Environmental Chemistry of Organic Compounds starts at 11 and continues till grade 12.
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Describe how organic compounds can contribute to the formation of acid rain.
Describe how the structure of an organic compound can influence its environmental persistence.
Describe the difference between primary and secondary organic pollutants.
Describe the process of photochemical smog formation involving organic compounds.
Describe the role of microorganisms in the degradation of organic pollutants in soil.
Explain the environmental impact of chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs) on the ozone layer.
Explain the significance of the octanol-water partition coefficient (Kow) in assessing the environmental fate of organic compounds.
Explain the term 'biomagnification' with respect to organic pollutants.
Which of the following is a common effect of oil spills on marine environments?
(1) Increased oxygen levels
(2) Enhanced plant growth
(3) Death of aquatic organisms
(4) Decreased water temperature
Which of the following is a common method for removing organic pollutants from wastewater?
(1) Chlorination
(2) Biological treatment
(3) Electrolysis
(4) Distillation
Which of the following is a common product of anaerobic decomposition of organic matter?
(1) Oxygen
(2) Methane
(3) Ozone
(4) Nitric acid
Which of the following is a major environmental concern associated with the use of organophosphate pesticides?
(1) Ozone depletion
(2) Eutrophication
(3) Neurotoxicity in non-target organisms
(4) Acid rain
Fill in the blank: The chemical formula for the greenhouse gas methane is __________.
Fill in the blank: The main environmental concern with the use of alkylphenol ethoxylates in detergents is their potential to act as __________ disruptors.
Fill in the blank: The main environmental concern with the use of plasticizers such as phthalates is their potential to act as __________ disruptors.
Fill in the blank: The main greenhouse gas produced by the combustion of organic compounds is __________.
True or False: Biodegradable organic compounds are less likely to cause long-term environmental pollution than non-biodegradable ones.
True or False: Composting is an example of aerobic degradation of organic waste.
True or False: Persistent organic pollutants (POPs) are easily degraded in the environment.
True or False: The presence of organic matter in water can increase the demand for dissolved oxygen.
