Description

Overview:

Drs. Amy and James Kabrhel authored this chapter to accompany their use of OpenStax's Chemistry: Atoms First 2e in Chemistry 212: Principles of Chemistry II at the University of Wisconsin - Green Bay.

Introduction; Section 22.1 The Air Around Us; The Layers of the Atmosphere; The Gases of the Atmosphere; Photochemistry; Photodissociation; Photoionization; Ozone; Section 22.2 Human Impacts on the Atmosphere; Ozone Depletion; Toward Ozone Restoration; Acid Rain; Combating Acid Rain; Photochemical Smog; Decreasing Smog; Section 22.3 A Changing Climate; The Greenhouse Effect; Water Vapor; Carbon Dioxide; Climate Change; Climate Change Solutions; Section 22.4 A World of Water; Ocean Acidification; Coral Reefs; Eutrophication; Agricultural Runoff; Desalination; Water Treatment Facilities; Section 22.5 Plastics; Background; Types of Polymers and How They Relate to Recycling; Recycling; Reduction; Spotlight: Social Media Misinformation; Section 22.6 Turning Problems into Solutions; Green Chemistry; Carbon Capture; Renewable Energy; Types of Renewable Energy; Change Begins with One: You; Key Terms

Subject:

Chemistry

Level:

Community College / Lower Division, College / Upper Division

Material Type:

Reading

Author:

Amy Kabrhel, James Kabrhel

Provider:

University of Wisconsin Green Bay

Date Added:

08/19/2024