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Year 11 Chemistry Worksheet: Air and Water
Year 11 Chemistry Worksheet: Air and Water
Year 11 Chemistry Worksheet: Air and Water
Formula
O2
CO2
N2
Ar
Abundance %
21
0.04
78
0.9
The natural humidity of air varies across the globe. What is the
general range of % water in the atmosphere? Between 1% and
4%.
Name and briefly describe the process used to obtain pure
nitrogen and oxygen gases from air.
Air is cooled and compressed to form a liquid, and then the liquid is fractionally distilled
to obtain each of the different components in the air.
Name three uses for pure oxygen gas (do not include normal
breathing).
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Oxygen gas is poisonous to bacteria that cause gangrene. Therefore, it is used to kill
them.
Oxygen is used as a step in the production of antifreeze and polyester polymers. The
polymers are then used to make plastic and fabrics.
Pure oxygen is used to ensure the complete combustion of different chemicals.
Name two uses for Nitrogen gas, and explain why it is so useful.
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Nitrogen is used in high temperature thermometers where mercury cannot be used. This
is because mercury boils at 356 C and cannot be used in such thermometers.
Nitrogen mixed with argon is used in electric bulbs to provide an inert atmosphere. It
helps in prevention of oxidation and evaporation of the filament of the bulb, giving it a
longer life.
3H2(g)
ammonia (+ heat).
2NH3(g) (+ heat)
List the most common pollutants in the table, with their sources
and hazards.
Pollutant
Source
Hazard
Source
Burning fossil fuels in power stations
and cars.
Cows, pigs and sheep release a lot of
methane by bacterial action in their
digestive systems.
Produced by bacteria in the soil.
Nitrous oxide
CFCs
2:
Settlement tank
Aluminum
sulfate added
Chlorine
Sand filter