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Atmospheric chemistry
A scientific study of the chemistry of the Earth's atmosphere and that of other planets.
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Methane
Chemistry; Atmospheric chemistry
CH 4 , a colorless, odorless, flammable, greenhouse gas. It is the simplest of all hydrocarbons with a formula of CH 4 . Methane is released naturally into the air from anaerobic environments such ...
Methanol
Chemistry; Atmospheric chemistry
CH 3 OH, Classified as a VOC and introduced naturally to the atmosphere by flowering plants though plant structures and metabolic processes and by biological decomposition product of biological ...
T-amyl methyl ether (TAME)
Chemistry; Atmospheric chemistry
Chemical formula of C 2 H 5 C(CH 3 ) 2 OCH 3 and an atomic weight of 102. 18 amu. It is listed as a volatile organic compound that can form explosive vapour or air mixtures under certain ...
Chlorodifluoromethane (HCFC-22)
Chemistry; Atmospheric chemistry
CHClF 2 , this chemical is an intermediate replacement for the old CFCs because it contains a hydrogen atom, making a molecule that is easily attacked by hydroxyl radical in the atmosphere, therefore ...
Global climate change
Chemistry; Atmospheric chemistry
Change in the average global surface temperature, precipitation level, seal level, arctic sea ice, etc. Global climate change can be affected directly or indirectly by anthropogenic processes such ...
T-butylbenzene
Chemistry; Atmospheric chemistry
Chemical formula is C 10 H 14 molecular weight 134. 21 grams. This chemical is highly flammable and easily ignited by heat, sparks or flames. It is also less dense than water and insoluble in ...
Styrene
Chemistry; Atmospheric chemistry
Chemical formula C 8 H 8 , also commonly called vinyl benzene. Styrene is an aromatic hydrocarbon originating from petroleum and natural gas by-products. It is used to manufacture resilient, ...
