Complete the table below, and identify the fuel with the highest fuel value. Substance Natural gas Petroleum gas Heating oil Coal Wood Model Compound CH4C3H8C14H34C135H96O9NSC6H12O6 Molar Mass (g/mol) 16.0444.10226.01,906180.0 Enthalpy of Combustion (kJ/mol) 8012,04010,80044,0002,540 Fuel Value (kJ/g)
Describe the ecological functions of the atmosphere, including its protective roles.
Explain how changes in temperature with latitude and season affect ecosystems.
Understand the processes involved in the carbon cycle and the importance of carbon dioxide in ecosystems.
Understand the composition and characteristics of the Earth's atmosphere.
Taft-Hartley Act
A 1947 U.S. federal law that restricted the activities and power of labor unions, including outlawing closed shops and permitting states to pass right-to-work laws.
Right-to-Work Laws
Legislation that prohibits union security agreements, or agreements between employers and labor unions, that govern the extent to which an established union can require employees' membership, payment of union dues, or fees as a condition of employment.
Labor Unions
Organizations that represent the interests of employees in negotiations with employers over issues like wages, working conditions, and benefits.
Traditional Institutions
Established societal structures and organizations that uphold conventional practices and norms.