IGCSE Chemistry Specification

Edexcel 4CH1

Section 2: (c) Gases in the atmosphere

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#2.9

know the approximate percentages by volume of the four most abundant gases in dry air

#2.10

understand how to determine the percentage by volume of oxygen in air using experiments involving the reactions of metals (e.g. iron) and non-metals (e.g. phosphorus) with air

#2.11

describe the combustion of elements in oxygen, including magnesium, hydrogen and sulfur

#2.12

describe the formation of carbon dioxide from the thermal decomposition of metal carbonates, including copper(II) carbonate

#2.13

know that carbon dioxide is a greenhouse gas and that increasing amounts in theatmosphere may contribute to climate change

#2.14

practical: determine the approximate percentage by volume of oxygen in air using a metal or a non-metal