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AQA GCSE Chemistry · Topic 9

Chemistry of the Atmosphere flashcards

26 cards on Chemistry of the Atmosphere, every one written against a numbered point in section 4.9 of the AQA Chemistry spec. Here’s what the topic covers, and 3 cards to try.

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  • 4Sub-topics

Try 3 cards from Chemistry of the Atmosphere.

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  • 4.9.1 · Evolution of the Atmosphere

    What is the composition of the atmosphere today?

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    About 80% (four-fifths) nitrogen, about 20% (one-fifth) oxygen, and small amounts of other gases including carbon dioxide, water vapour and noble gases. Roughly the same for 200 million years.

  • 4.9.2.1–4.9.2.2 · Greenhouse Gases

    Name three greenhouse gases.

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    Water vapour, carbon dioxide and methane.

  • 4.9.2.3–4.9.2.4 · Climate Change & Carbon Footprint

    Give four potential effects of global climate change.

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    1. Sea level rise, causing flooding and coastal erosion
    2. More frequent and severe storms
    3. Changes in rainfall, affecting food and water supply
    4. Changes to where species can live
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What’s in Chemistry of the Atmosphere?

Every part of section 4.9 of the AQA spec, and how many cards cover it.

  1. 4.9.1Evolution of the Atmosphere9 cards
  2. 4.9.2.1–4.9.2.2Greenhouse Gases6 cards
  3. 4.9.2.3–4.9.2.4Climate Change & Carbon Footprint4 cards
  4. 4.9.3Atmospheric Pollutants7 cards

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