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.
Explain why dioxins are considered highly toxic environmental pollutants.
Explain why some organic compounds are classified as 'persistent' in the environment.
