Environmental Impact of Organic Compounds
Chemistry ⇒ Carbon and Organic Chemistry
Environmental Impact of Organic Compounds starts at 11 and continues till grade 12.
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Describe how the use of fossil fuels contributes to the increase of organic pollutants in the atmosphere.
Describe how the use of synthetic detergents can impact aquatic ecosystems.
Describe the environmental impact of oil spills in marine ecosystems.
Describe the impact of organic pollutants on soil quality.
Describe the process of eutrophication and its relation to organic compounds.
Describe the role of organic compounds in the formation of acid rain.
Explain how the improper disposal of pharmaceuticals can lead to environmental contamination.
Explain how volatile organic compounds (VOCs) contribute to air pollution.
Explain the environmental risks associated with the use of organochlorine pesticides.
Explain the significance of the Stockholm Convention in relation to organic pollutants.
Explain the term 'biodegradability' in the context of organic compounds and the environment.
Explain why DDT is considered a persistent organic pollutant.
Explain why microplastics are considered a threat to marine life.
Name one persistent organic pollutant (POP) and describe its environmental impact.
A chemical plant releases a new organic compound into a river. The compound is found to have a high octanol-water partition coefficient (Kow). What does this indicate about the compound’s environmental behavior, and what are the potential ecological risks?
Consider the following scenario: A pesticide containing an organophosphorus compound is applied to a crop field. After rainfall, the compound is detected in a nearby lake. Explain the possible environmental fate and transformation processes that could affect the compound in the aquatic ecosystem.
Discuss the mechanism by which polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) can lead to the formation of mutagenic compounds in the environment. Include the role of sunlight and atmospheric reactions in your answer.
Explain how the molecular structure of an organic compound influences its persistence and mobility in the environment. Provide examples to support your answer.
