Ch. 2 | The Air We Breathe
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- Ch. 1 | Portable Electronics: The Periodic Table in the Palm of Your Hand
- Ch. 2 | The Air We Breathe
- Ch. 3 | Radiation from the Sun
- Ch. 4 | Climate Change
- Ch. 5 | Water Everywhere
- Ch. 6 | Energy from Combustion
- Ch. 7 | Energy from Alternative Sources
- Ch. 8 | Energy Storage
- Ch. 9 | The World of Polymers and Plastics
- Ch. 10 | Brewing and Chewing
- Ch. 11 | Nutrition
- Ch. 12 | Health & Medicine
- Ch. 13 | Genes and Life
- Ch. 14 | Who Killed Dr. Thompson? A Forensic Mystery
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In this chapter, descriptions are provided on how, by our actions, we humans have altered the composition of the atmosphere. Many of these changes have occurred as a result of industrial processing that is needed to fuel our increasing drive for advanced technology. Here you will find the videos, simulations, and articles for both the 10th Edition and the 2024 Release:
Chapter 2 Opening Video
This video sets the stage for what students will learn about the components of air in Chapter 2.
Components of Air
This video demonstrates a hands-on investigation of the components of air.
Chemtrails
This ACS Reactions video explains why jets leave behing "chemtrails."
States of Matter: Basics
This PhET simulations shows the relationship between volume, pressure, and temperature of a gas.
Concentration Conversions
This video demonstrates relative concentrations.
Caesar's Last Breath
This ACS Reactions video discusses whether people are breathing air molecules that were once exhaled by Caesar.
How Bacteria Make it Rain
This C&EN Speaking of Chemistry video shows how natural aerosol particles originating from the ocean can influence weather patterns.
Deadly Carbon Monoxide
This ACS Reactions video explains why carbon monoxide is so deadly.
Air Pollution Data
Interact with the data in Figure 2.13 to see average levels of air pollutants.
Air Quality Life Index
Use this interactive data to see how much longer you would live if you breathed clean air.
Balancing Equations
This PhET simulations provides students with additional practice with balancing equations.
Balance a Chemical Equation
This video shows details about balancing chemical equations and limiting reagents.
PM2.5 Composition Trend
This interactive map can be used to answer Your Turn 2.26.
Investigating Air Pollution
This video demonstrates a hand-on investigation of air pollution.
Chapter 2 Opening Video
This video sets the stage for what students will learn about the components of air in Chapter 2.
Chemtrails
This ACS Reactions video explains why jets leave behing "chemtrails."
Components of Air
This video demonstrates a hands-on investigation of the components of air.
Concentration Conversions
This video demonstrates relative concentrations.
Real Talk: Barb Finlayson-Pitts
Check out this interview Barb Finlayson-Pitts.
Deadly Carbon Monoxide
This ACS Reactions video explains why carbon monoxide is so deadly.
Air Quality Trends
An interactive comparison of air pollutants, 1990-2021.
Balancing Equations
This PhET simulations provides students with additional practice with balancing equations.
Balance a Chemical Equation
This video shows details about balancing chemical equations and limiting reagents.
Investigating Air Pollution
This video demonstrates a hand-on investigation of air pollution.
World Air Quality Trends
Real-time air quality data around the world for PM2.5 pollution.
Indoor Air Pollution: Death Rates
Interactive trend for death rates by indoor pollution around the world, 1990-2017.
Indoor Air Pollution: Death Rates by Age
Interactive trend in global death rates by age group, 1990-2019.
Air Quality Related Deaths: Risk Factors
Interactive trend of deaths by risk factor, 1990-2019.
Air Quality Related Deaths: Trends in Global Death Rates
Interactive trends in global death rates.
Real Talk: James Mack
Check out this interview with James Mack, who describes the use of mechanochemistry (pulverization) as a substitute for organic solvents.
