Chemistry in Context
Chemistry in Context
8th Edition
ISBN: 9780073522975
Author: American Chemical Society
Publisher: McGraw-Hill Education
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Chapter 2.7, Problem 2.17CT

(a)

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The increase in sensitivity of DNA in skin cell with decrease in wavelength of UV light has to be explained.

Concept Introduction:

UV radiations are part of electromagnetic spectrum.  UV radiation is a high energy radiation compared to visible light.  UV rays are of three types based on their energy.  They are low energy UV-A, UV-B with higher energy than UV-A, and higher energy UV-C.  UV radiation is potent enough to cause skin cancer.

(b)

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The reason for UV-C not causing cancer has to be explained.

Concept Introduction:

UV radiations are part of electromagnetic spectrum.  UV radiation is a high energy radiation compared to visible light.  UV rays are of three types based on their energy.  They are low energy UV-A, UV-B with higher energy than UV-A, and higher energy UV-C.  UV radiation is potent enough to cause skin cancer.

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Chapter 2 Solutions

Chemistry in Context

Ch. 2.13 - Prob. 2.32CTCh. 2 - How does ozone differ from oxygen in its chemical...Ch. 2 - Prob. 2QCh. 2 - Prob. 3QCh. 2 - Prob. 4QCh. 2 - Prob. 5QCh. 2 - Prob. 6QCh. 2 - a. What is a Dobson unit? b. Does a reading of 320...Ch. 2 - Using the periodic table as a guide, specify the...Ch. 2 - Consider this representation of a periodic table....Ch. 2 - Give the name and symbol for the element with this...Ch. 2 - Give the number of protons, neutrons, and...Ch. 2 - Give the symbol showing the atomic number and the...Ch. 2 - Prob. 13QCh. 2 - Assuming that the octet rule applies, draw the...Ch. 2 - Prob. 15QCh. 2 - Consider these two waves representing different...Ch. 2 - Prob. 17QCh. 2 - Prob. 18QCh. 2 - Arrange these types of radiation in order of...Ch. 2 - The microwaves in home microwave ovens have a...Ch. 2 - Ultraviolet radiation is categorized as UVA, UVB,...Ch. 2 - Prob. 22QCh. 2 - Prob. 23QCh. 2 - Prob. 24QCh. 2 - Prob. 25QCh. 2 - The following free radicals all play a role in...Ch. 2 - a. How were the original measurements of increases...Ch. 2 - Prob. 28QCh. 2 - The EPA has used the slogan Ozone: Good Up High,...Ch. 2 - Nobel Laureate F. Sherwood Rowland referred to the...Ch. 2 - Prob. 31QCh. 2 - Prob. 32QCh. 2 - Prob. 33QCh. 2 - Prob. 34QCh. 2 - Prob. 35QCh. 2 - Prob. 36QCh. 2 - The average length of an OO single bond is 132 pm....Ch. 2 - Prob. 38QCh. 2 - Prob. 39QCh. 2 - Prob. 40QCh. 2 - All the reports of the damage caused by UV...Ch. 2 - Prob. 42QCh. 2 - Prob. 43QCh. 2 - Prob. 44QCh. 2 - Development of the stratospheric ozone hole has...Ch. 2 - Prob. 46QCh. 2 - One mechanism that helps break down ozone in the...Ch. 2 - Polar stratospheric clouds (PSCs) play an...Ch. 2 - Prob. 49QCh. 2 - Prob. 50QCh. 2 - Resonance structures can be used to explain the...Ch. 2 - Prob. 52QCh. 2 - Prob. 53QCh. 2 - Many different types of ozone generators...Ch. 2 - The effect a chemical substance has on the ozone...Ch. 2 - Prob. 56Q
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