Chemistry Test #3

Max.Marks: 15

Attempt all the questions. You may attempt questions in any order.
Q1.a) What does global warming mean? Explain with the help of given diagram.
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b) List four possible consequences of global warming.

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Q2.How does acid rain affect plants and animals? Explain.

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Q3.a) Carbon dioxide gas acts as a greenhouse gas .Explain what this mean.
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b) Name two other green house gases
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Q4. Explain the connection between climate change and our use of fossil fuels.
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Q5.Why is nitrogen gas considered as an acidic gas? Explain.
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All the fossil fuels produce pollutants when they burn. From the table below, wh
ich one appears to be :
a)the least harmful? And why?
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b) the worst culprit? And why?
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c) Comparing pollution from the fossil fuels (kg of pollutant per billion Britis
h Thermal Units of energy)
pollutants oil gas coal
Carbon dioxide 74500 53200 95000
Nitrogen oxide 200 40 210
Sulphur dioxide 510 0.3 1180
Particulates (tiny particles of soot and other substances0 38 3
1250
How do the above pollutants contribute towards acid rain? Explain.
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Q5.Give the word equation for the given reactions.
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1-Fermentation
2- Respiration