Ch. 2 | The Air We Breathe
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Interactives
- Ch. 1 | Portable Electronics: The Periodic Table in the Palm of Your Hand
- Ch. 2 | The Air We Breathe
- Ch. 3 | Radiation from the Sun
- Ch. 4 | Climate Change
- Ch. 5 | Water Everywhere
- Ch. 6 | Energy from Combustion
- Ch. 7 | Energy from Alternative Sources
- Ch. 8 | Energy Storage
- Ch. 9 | The World of Polymers and Plastics
- Ch. 10 | Brewing and Chewing
- Ch. 11 | Nutrition
- Ch. 12 | Health & Medicine
- Ch. 13 | Genes and Life
- Ch. 14 | Who Killed Dr. Thompson? A Forensic Mystery
- What's Inside
- Lab Manual
- About the Authors
- Workshops
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Interactives
Chapter 2 Opening Video
This video sets the stage for what students will learn about the components of air in Chapter 2.
Components of Air
This video demonstrates a hands-on investigation of the components of air.
Chemtrails
This ACS Reactions video explains why jets leave behing "chemtrails."
States of Matter: Basics
This PhET simulations shows the relationship between volume, pressure, and temperature of a gas.
Concentration Conversions
This video demonstrates relative concentrations.
Caesar's Last Breath
This ACS Reactions video discusses whether people are breathing air molecules that were once exhaled by Caesar.
How Bacteria Make it Rain
This C&EN Speaking of Chemistry video shows how natural aerosol particles originating from the ocean can influence weather patterns.
Deadly Carbon Monoxide
This ACS Reactions video explains why carbon monoxide is so deadly.
Air Pollution Data
Interact with the data in Figure 2.13 to see average levels of air pollutants.
Air Quality Life Index
Use this interactive data to see how much longer you would live if you breathed clean air.
Balancing Equations
This PhET simulations provides students with additional practice with balancing equations.
Balance a Chemical Equation
This video shows details about balancing chemical equations and limiting reagents.
PM2.5 Composition Trend
This interactive map can be used to answer Your Turn 2.26.
Investigating Air Pollution
This video demonstrates a hand-on investigation of air pollution.
