|
Obviously since we are talking mainly about modifying the atmosphere of Mars, the principles of atmospheric chemistry readily apply to this work. The equations P=pgh and Pressure = density * gravity * height apply to the research that has already been done to conclude that Mars would need to have an atmosphere three times as dense as earth's in order for humans to survive in the reduced gravity environment.
We are also making use of the chemical properties of the individual elements. Since the problem on Mars is going to be the over abundance of carbon dioxide, we are focusing on the chemical properties of carbon dioxide gas and how it can be converted into oxygen. Since our group's theory is that this could be done through a chemical reaction, bypassing the need for plant life, the principles of chemical reactions are extremely applicable. One of the principles we will use is our study of the periodic table, and the fact that gases become more reactive toward the top and right of the table. Another group of chemistry principles that we are making use of are those that we learned about whether or not a reaction will be spontaneous. Specifically, we will be using the principle of Gibb's free energy. The principles of kinetics and the rates at which reactions progress are also very applicable, but require actual research to make use of. For this reason, we will not be using them much in our project. |
| Home | Introduction | Known / Unknowon | Chemistry Principles |
| Application of Principles | Links | Glossary | References |
|
|
|