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AQA GCSE Chemistry
Chemistry of the atmosphere

AQA GCSE Chemistry · 8462 · 4.9

Chemistry of the atmosphere

Paper 2 · 10 notes

Analyse the composition and evolution of the Earth's atmosphere.
Evaluate the causes and effects of climate change and atmospheric pollution.
Assess human impact on the atmosphere and potential solutions.

4.9.1 Atmospheric Composition and History

4.9.1.1 Current Atmospheric Composition
4.9.1.2 The Early Atmosphere
4.9.1.3 Rise of Oxygen
4.9.1.4 Decline of Carbon Dioxide

4.9.2 Climate Change

4.9.2.1 Greenhouse Gases
4.9.2.2 Anthropogenic Greenhouse Gas Sources
4.9.2.3 Effects of Climate Change
4.9.2.4 Carbon Footprint Reduction

4.9.3 Atmospheric Pollutants

4.9.3.1 Pollutants from Combustion
4.9.3.2 Effects of Pollutants

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