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Greenhouse Gases and Unit Conversions

Greenhouse Gases and Unit Conversions
Contributors
cmwoodbridge
Professor of Chemistry | Georgia Gwinnett College
Learning Objets
Summary
This is a problem set involving greenhouse gas calculations, which are, quite simply unit conversions. Instead of doing textbook problems, these problems employ the type of calculations done to determine carbon footprints.
Keywords
Climate
unit conversions
Carbon Footprint
greenhouse gas inventory

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Moderation state
Published
Object Type
Activities/Technology (e.g., in-class activities, online games, hands-on activities/manipulatives, outreach, virtual tools, etc.)
Audience
Introductory Undergraduate
Upper/Advanced Undergraduate
Published on
Green Chemistry Principles
Not applicable
U.N. Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
Climate Action
Learning Goals/Student Objectives
After completing this exercise, students will be able to
- Appropriately use terms relating to GHG calculations.
- Perform dimensional analysis calculations using the methodology presented here.
Common pedagogies covered
Problem-based learning
Time required (if applicable)
I usually do this as a HW assignment; estimate about 40 minutes for Gen Chem II students

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cmwoodbridge
Reviewed by
Jason Cooke
Safety Precautions, Hazards, and Risk Assessment
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Teacher Recommendations or Piloting Data (if available)
Answer key and instructor notes have been provided.
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