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Web LinksUNIT 1: MATTER AND CHEMICAL BONDINGChapter 3: Chemical Reactions
3.1 Recognizing and Understanding Chemical Changes Reasons for a Converter Failure Page ( 113, Explore an Issue) A fairly detailed troubleshooting guide on catalytic converters. There are multiple links at the bottom of the page dealing with other aspects of catalytic converters. This site is provided by Car Sound Catalytic Converters
How Stuff Works has developed this site with several relevant links at the bottom of the page. Catalytic converters are explained and their chemical properties are discussed. Follow the links for relevant information.
Catalytic Converter Page (113, EAI ) From Ford UK, this page gives a brief explanation of catalytic converters and their operation.
Care Care and Clean Air Page ( 122, question 10) American Lung Association Web site discussing the connections between car maintenance, pollutants and people. It provides some of the background information needed to appreciate the scope of the problem.
An industry site providing links to a host of articles on diesel and its uses/effects. This site will provide a great deal of information if the user is selective about the articles chosen. Diesel Fuel and Engines: An Overview of New Emissions Regulations Page ( 122, question 11) A detailed brief prepared for the US Congress on diesel engines and emissions. The article describes the dangers associated with diesel emissions in a concise summary. The article is prepared by the National Council for Science and the Environment. References and appropriate links appear at the bottom of the article. Uniongas.com (p 122, question 12) Union Gas Corporation's home page provides a menu item called "AboutNatural Gas Info." Moving the mouse over this item reveals a drop-down menu with a list of information on Natural gas- its composition and properties. This site also has a variety of other links and pages that could be used in answering this question.
Environmed Research Inc. has produced this analysis of car exhaust, describing each of the major pollutants and their effects on the body and the environment. A good starting point.
Environmed Research Inc. Web site detailing the specific effects of various pollutants on the human body. Browse for relevant information about the pollutant of your choice.
Natural Gas Information and Educational Resources Web site provides a comprehensive overview of the processes used to collect and purify the various components of natural gas. Very informative and relevant to the question. Natural Gas Properties Page (122, #12 ) From Technocarb's corporate Web site, this page details natural gas and its physical and chemical properties.
This brief article details the advantages and disadvantages of both diesel fuel and gasoline.
EcoWorld is an internet publishing company featuring the Web site www.EcoWorld.com, an information resource on nature and clean technology. This particular page describes new hybrid technologies for cars and compares them to the current models. Both diesel and gasoline technologies are discussed with an emphasis on how hybrid technologies match up with respect to environmental considerations. An alternative way of looking at the question. Go to EcoWorld's home page to find out more about other technologies.
Main Minerals and Metals Produced in Canada Page ( 130, question 9) Natural Resources Canada provides this list of the main minerals mined in Canada. Each is described briefly including the amount produced, where it is produced, and how it is used.
Aluminum and Human Health Page ( 134, question 13) This site from Health Canada discusses aluminum: its uses and effects on the human body
The Environmental Mining Council of British Columbia has prepared this document detailing the main issues involved in the mining industry. The paper can be downloaded for review.
From Natural Resources Canada, this site details Canadian Mining and metal consumption. The menu bar lead to a variety of documents related to the mining of metals in Canada. The map is hyperlinked. Clicking on a province or territory will produce a list of fact sheets on mining in that region. The prinicples of Shear Slitting Page (134, #12 ) Carolina Knife Company provides this site listing the properties and composition of various types of steel used in the manufacture of cutting blades. Clicking on the charts leads to a table listing the per cent composition of each type of steel
From Metaplate Galvanizing, this site lists links dealing with the galvanizing process and its uses. Clicking on the link "The Galvanized Coating" leads to a page explaining the process, how it works and what it does. The bottom of this page contains other relevant links. The Aluminium Association Inc. Page (134, #13 ) The aluminium industry association home page. This site details uses of aluminum and its alloys. It includes a variety of links to relevant topics and is continuously updated for current information. Browse this site for the information you require. Chemical of the Week Page (134, #13 ) From the Chemical of the Week list on the University of Wisconsin Chemistry server, this page describes aluminum and its properties, history, and applications
Bloomeries Page ( 147, question 14) From the University of North Carolina, this article/report describes the roasting and smelting process of iron. In that the majority of sites tend to focus on copper, this site may be useful for some students.
Safety Match Chemistry: Red Phosphorus and Potassium Chlorate Page (147, #15 ) From the Journal of Chemical Education, this site provides detailed descriptions of the chemistry of safety matches. It includes Quicktime videos of demonstrations of the chemical reactions taking place.
From the Environmental Information Center, this site describes copper processing. It discusses roasting and smelting of copper using chemical names. These can be used to derive chemical formulae.
This Virginia Tech chemistry site provides generalized formulae for the chemical reactions involved in the processing of a metal ore. Make the appropriate substitutions to derive the formula of interest. How do Safety Matches Work? Page (147, #15 ) A short, concise description of the reactants and reactions of safety matches. This site is prepared by Sciencenet of Britain. Glossary of Terms Page (147, #15 ) From BCIT provides this description of safety matches in their glossary. It is brief but contains sufficient details on the chemistry involved to allow a thorough response to the question.
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