Atmospheric chemistry

Atmospheric chemistry

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

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Hydrocarbons

Chemistry; Atmospheric chemistry

Chemicals containing only carbon and hydrogen. These are of prime economic importance because they encompass the constituents of the major fossil fuels, petroleum and natural gas, as well as ...

Sec-butylbenzene

Chemistry; Atmospheric chemistry

Chemical given off by vehicle emissions and coal burning plants due to incomplete combustion of hydrocarbons. It is a colourless liquid, plasticizer, used in organic synthesis, and a solvent for ...

Chemical substance used in polyamide resin, plasticizer, and as an aromatic additive in gasoline. In room temperature it is a white, crystalline powder, an aromatic substance with a molecular weight ...

Oxidants

Chemistry; Atmospheric chemistry

Chemical species that readily accept electrons. The electron accepting species is reduced in a chemical reaction.

Radical chain reaction

Chemistry; Atmospheric chemistry

Free radicals are molecules that, through photolysis or chemical reaction, have an unpaired electron in their outer valance shell. These radicals are very reactive and thus have a short life. When ...

Hydrogen peroxide

Chemistry; Atmospheric chemistry

H 2 O 2 , this compounds molecular weight is 34. 02g/mol; it is a colorless, rather unstable oxidant with a bitter taste and caustic to the skin. Hydrogen peroxide will decompose, liberating oxygen. ...

Radical propagation

Chemistry; Atmospheric chemistry

Free radicals react with molecules, atoms, other radicals in long series of chain reactions. A radical is formed in the atmosphere through photolysis or chemical reaction. Radicals are very ...