Acid rain is formed when sulfur dioxide (SO₂) and nitrogen oxides (NOx) emitted into the atmosphere (from burning fossil fuels) react with water, oxygen, and other chemicals to form sulfuric and nitric acids. These acids then fall to the ground as rain, damaging ecosystems.
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Chadwick (1932) produced highly penetrating neutral radiation by bombarding Be with α-particles, identified as neutrons. Reaction: ⁹Be + ⁴He → ¹²C + ¹n.
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Calcium (Ca) has a valency of +2, and the phosphate ion (PO₄) has a valency of -3. To balance the charges, we need three calcium ions and two phosphate ions, giving the formula Ca₃(PO₄)₂. This is determined by criss-crossing the valencies of the constituent ions.
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Teflon (PTFE) has a very low coefficient of friction and high heat resistance, making it ideal for non-stick coatings. Polystyrene is used in packaging, polyethylene in plastic bags, nylon in textiles and ropes. Teflon's monomer is tetrafluoroethene.
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