 | Brief
review of the structure and formation of the Earth's
crust and atmosphere. |
| Brief
review of the hydrological cycle. |
| Consider
the theory of the origin of life and the effect of
photosynthesis on the atmosphere. |
| Review
the following chemical principles: bonding, partial
pressures of gases, ideal gas law, and barometric law. |
| Review
the composition of the atmosphere. |
| Review
the concepts of chemical equilibrium, the equilibrium
constant and the law of mass action. |
| Learn
to distinguish between steady state and equilibrium. |
| Understand
the concept of residence time. |
| Learn
about geological and biological sources of components
to the atmosphere. |
| Review
acid-base theory. |
| Learn
about Henry's law and the solubility of gases in
water. |
| Learn
about the reactivity of trace gases including ozone. |
| Learn
to distinguish between primary and secondary air
pollution. |
| Learn
about acid rain and how to carry out calculations of
the pH of solutions containing acids. |
