Ozone
Chapter Name : The P- Block Elements |
Sub Topic Code : 102_12_07_13_01 |
Topic Name : Ozone |
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Sub Topic Name : Preparation, Properties And Uses |
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Introduction
We discuss the preparation, physical as well as chemical properties, structure and finally uses, of ozone.
Pre-Requisites:
Allotrope, Electrical Discharge, Gibbs energy, Ozonizer, Titration, Buffer, Oxidizing Agent, Resonance Hybrid.
Activity:
In areas with high ozone concentration, people tend to suffer from more headaches and nausea attacks in general.
Real Life Question:
What happens if the air around us has a lot of ozone? Why do the harmful rays of the sun not affect us?
Key Words / FlashCards
| Key Words | Definitions (pref. in our own words) |
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| Electrical Discharge | A device to convert oxygen into ozone, an endothermic reaction, by providing the necessary energy from the silent electrical discharge. |
Learning aids / Gadgets
| Gadgets | How it can be used |
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| 3D structures or toys | To see in a physical dimension how the structure of ozone is, and to understand the concept of its bond angle and bond length. |
| Video aids | To understand the role of ozone in protecting us from UV rays. |
Real life uses :
Ozone is used to protect us from harmful UV rays. It also helps as a disinfectant and sterilizer.
Places to visit :
If you read the back of major disinfectant brand bottles, you will see ozone as an ingredient. It is used in disinfecting and sterilizing water as well.
Practical examples around us
| Examples | Explainations |
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| Areas with high ozone concentration | People tend to suffer from inexplicable headaches and nausea. |
What you learn in Theory:
The structure, uses, properties and preparation of ozone.
What you learn in Practice:
The uses of ozone those are relevant to our daily lives.