Atmospheric chemistry

Atmospheric chemistry

A scientific study of the chemistry of the Earth's atmosphere and that of other planets.

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Hydrogen chloride

Chemistry; Atmospheric chemistry

HCl, anhydrous hydrochloric acid. Its molecular weight is 36. 47 g/mol; it is a colorless, corrosive gas. Hydrogen chloride is a covalent bonded nonflammable gas and ionises almost completely when ...

Cirrus clouds

Chemistry; Atmospheric chemistry

High clouds that are formed entirely from ice crystals. They appear delicate and wispy and can reach a height of 35,000 feet (10,700 meters). Other types of cirrus clouds include cirrostratus and ...

Monsoon

Chemistry; Atmospheric chemistry

Heavy winds characterised by a pronounced seasonal change in direction. Winds usually blow from land to sea in the winter, while in the summer, the flow reverses and precipitation is more common. ...

Hydroperoxy radical

Chemistry; Atmospheric chemistry

HO 2 , this radical readily reacts with nitrogen oxides and hydrocarbons in the atmosphere; in urban atmospheres, the major source of the hydroperoxy radical is formaldehyde photolysis.

Smoke

Chemistry; Atmospheric chemistry

It is the product of incomplete combustion and consisting mostly of carbon and small liquid and solid particles. Smoke is primarily caused by the burning of wood, coal, gasoline, or other biomass. ...

Thermal-ir radiation

Chemistry; Atmospheric chemistry

Long wavelength solar radiation from the sun bounces off the Earth's surface or atmospheric gases as it is reflected back into the troposphere. In addition, shorter wavelengths of light are absorbed ...

Stratocumulus clouds

Chemistry; Atmospheric chemistry

Low altitude grey coloured clouds composed of water droplets that have a patchy appearance. Each cloud patch consists of a rounded mass. This cloud has a somewhat uniform base and normally covers ...