WASSCE Chemistry · Organic Chemistry & Applied
Chemistry and the Environment
Air and water pollution, acid rain, ozone depletion, the greenhouse effect, and climate change.
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Across the topic: 8 sections · 2 worked examples · 3 diagrams
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2 lessons · 17 min
- 1Air pollution, the greenhouse effect and acid rain9 minFree9 minFree
1 worked example · 2 diagrams
- 2Water and land pollution and waste management8 min Plan8 min Plan
- Water pollution
- Land pollution
- Biodegradable and non-biodegradable waste
- Waste management
1 worked example · 1 diagram
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