Chemistry of hazardous materials

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Course Textbook in APA format:

Meyer, E. (2010). Chemistry of hazardous materials (5th ed.). Upper Saddle River, N.J.: Pearson.

Essay #1

In organic chemistry, a functional group is an atom or group of atoms that determines the compound’s characteristics. For each of the following compounds: 1) give an acceptable name; 2) identify the functional group; and 3) discuss general key chemical properties of the chemical that a fire, environmental, health or safety personnel should know.

A. CH₃CH₂ ─ O ─ CH₂CH₂CH₂CH₃

B. CH₃CH₂CHCH₂CH₂OH

I

CH3

C. CH₃ ─ C ─ CH₂CH₂CH₂CH₃

II

O

Essay #2

Describe the nature and characteristics of PCB’s. Why are they of importance to an EH&S or FS professional who encounters them when coming upon an incident scene where they are present? What precautions, or actions, should the EH&S or FS professional take when faced with this situation? What happens to FS personnel and their turnout gear once they are exposed/splashed with PCB’s?