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Introduction
Particles are suspended everywhere in the air. We also call them aerosols. Their availability is of essential importance for our environment, health and the climate system. Over several editions on the "Urbino Questions" we are going to discuss the properties of particles. [ more ] |
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Fundamentals
Part A: Perception of air - We find more in air than only gases [ more ]
Part B1: Phase transitions - Not only water, but also gases can become liquid and solid [ more ]
Part B2: Polarity and ions - Why do salts have a very low volatility? [ more ] |
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Research
Part A: Measurement of particles in air - Standards and technologies in our cities [ more ]
Part B: Formation of aerosol - The role of sulphuric acid for the finest particles [ more ] |
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Activities
Combustion of plant material - How solid matter turns into gases and particles in nature. A fiery experiment. [ more ]
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Curricular Integration
Part A: Perception of air, experiments with air - Is air not more than a gas? [ more ]
Part B: Physical states, acids and their salts - non-gaseous matter and states in the atmosphere [ more ]
Expectations - answers to questions in the experimental part [ more ]
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