We are all aware of the several challenges to the environment caused by human activities. Chapter 18 has
given an overview of the specific problems of the air we breathe, the earth’s atmosphere and the earth’s
waters. What do you think is the most pressing problem the environment faces today?
Activity
Tell the class (in 150 words or more) how learning about chemistry has or has not changed your awareness
and understanding of the environmental issues of today. Make sure your message contains the following:
Describe which is, in your opinion, the most urgent environmental problem
Has your attitude changed about it?
Is chemistry part of the problem or of the solution?
What did you learn from your research?