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UNIT 4: GASES AND ATMOSPHERIC CHEMISTRY

Chapter 10: Gas Mixtures and Reactions

	10.3 The Ozone Layer
	10.5 Applications of Gases
	Chapter 10 Review

 

10.3 The Ozone Layer

Canadian Initial Transition Strategy For the Phase-Out   Page (480, EAI )

From Environment Canada, this page describes Canada's plans for phasing out CFC's. Sections of the paper discuss alternative technologies, their costs and risks. A must read for greater understanding of Canada's role.

Domestic Refrigeration Efficiency Programs in the US   Page (480, EAI )

This page comes from a summary of a paper presented at the Domestic Use of Electrical Energy conference in Capetown. The paper focuses on the use of CFC's and other refrigerants, discusses the risks and costs of alternatives.

10.5 Applications of Gases

Careers In Meteorology   Page (490, #7 )

The Government of Canada's Marine Environmental Data Service describes careers in Meteorology on this page. The site is complete with information on the nature of the work, types of courses requires, schools that offer these courses etc.

Physics: An Adventure, a Career   Page (490 )

From the University of New Brunswick Physics Department, a listing of careers in physics that require knowledge of matter. The section on plasma physics includes knowledge of gases. It is a short description but may give you some ideas.

Chapter 10 Review

Air Quality Index: Ontario's Air   Page (493, #20 )

The Ontario Ministry of the Environment Index Page on Air Quality and Pollutants. The page contains links to various government papers, reports and regulations/policy statements. It also includes a link leading to an explanation of Air Quality Index and the various locations around the province where measurements are taken.

Air Quality Ontario Page (493, #20 )

This is the Ontario Ministry of the Environment's page on Air Quality. Click on "Today's Air Quality" for the readings in cities across Ontario.