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In this chapter we will ...
analyze and explain acid-base neutralization reactions
investigate and describe simple chemical process in everyday life
investigate how technology addresses the problem of corrosion
investigate and describe greenhouse gases and air pollution from combustion reactions
investigate and describe technologies used to reduce emissions that cause acid deposition.
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Introduction
The Halifax Explosion was one of the deadliest explosions prior to the bomb in Hiroshima. The cause of the explosion was completely preventable, but because of miscommunication, misunderstandings, and people being in the wrong place at the wrong time, almost 2 000 people died.
Click on on the image of the ship and you will be taken to the interactive 360° site. From here, you are to click "Launch" to watch the video. When you have finished watching the video, spend a few moments engaging with the interactive component of this website.
The Halifax Explosion was a direct result of poor decisions being made and misjudgements on procedures for navigating on the ocean. Would things have been different if there was more understanding and knowledge of safe chemical storage? It is difficult to say for certain.
The chemicals that were being carried on the Mont Blanc were:
2 300 tons of picric acid
200 tons of TNT
35 tons of high-octane gasoline (benzol)
10 tons of gun cotton
Your task now is to investigate the four chemicals that were stored on the Mont Blanc, and complete the table found on your handout. The link to the site you will need to go to is found on the document. You will be recording your information on your handout.
Fill in this chart using the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention: https://www.cdc.gov/niosh/npg/search.html
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