Element : An element is a substance made up of only 1 type of atom that cannot be chemically broken down into simpler substances.
Atom: An atom is the smallest particle of an element that has the same chemical properties of that element.
Molecule: A molecule is the smallest form of an element or compound that can exist independently.
Compound: A compound is a pure substance that is made up of two or more elements chemically combined in a fixed ratio.
Mixture: A mixture is a substance that contains elements and/or compounds that are not chemically combined together.
Drying Agents: Conc. Sulfuric Acid, Fused Calcium Chloride, Quick Lime (CaO)
*Quick lime used to dry Ammonia.
Soluble gases: Ammonia, HCL, Sulfur dioxide
Insoluble Gases: Carbon dioxide, Carbon monoxide, Nitrogen Gas, Hydrogen Gas, Oxygen (sparingly soluble)
Globalization:
Economic Effects:
Increase in Standards of Living:
1. Countries that are globalizing enjoy increase in standards of living. These countries earn more revenue through foreign investments.
2. Governments in turn use this revenue to improve healthcare, transport, housing and education infrastructure.
3. People living in globalizing countries also have wider choices of consumer goods to choose from due to free trade. the increase in lifestyle choices leads to better quality of life.
(L) Therefore, globaliztion leads to an increase in standards of living as the country's core infrastructure such as healthcare and education will improve.
Increased competition among nations:
1. TNCs seek out new locations to invest in to lower their cost of production.
2. Govts. in turn compete with one another to attract TNCs to invest in their country.
3. the increase in competition among natiosn leads to growth in the economy where infrastructure is more developed.
(L) Therefore, globaliztion has led to an increase in competition among nations where governments have to improve their country's infrastructure to attract theses TNCs, which has leads to growth in the economy.
