Atmospheric chemistry

Atmospheric chemistry

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

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Parent elements

Chemistry; Atmospheric chemistry

The element that underwent radioactive decay to produce a radioactive isotope and eventually produce a more stable product. This decay can be by the emission of an alpha particle, two protons and ...

The fixed proportions in which two or more substances may become combined, such as the amount of nitrogen in the air compared to the rest of the air. Atmospheric scientists routinely discuss the gas ...

Stratosphere-troposphere exchange

Chemistry; Atmospheric chemistry

The exchange between the stratosphere and the troposphere is extremely important. It is caused by upwelling in the troposphere and when troposphere species are pushed into the stratosphere. It ...

Air Quality Act of 1967

Chemistry; Atmospheric chemistry

The first national act in the United States to regulate emissions into the atmosphere; the act was closely related to a previous act created in 1963. The bill was created in response to growing ...

Activation energy

Chemistry; Atmospheric chemistry

The energy barrier that must be overcome during a collision of two potential reactants in order for a reaction to occur.

Eddy diffusion

Chemistry; Atmospheric chemistry

The exchange of gaseous components of the atmosphere in a turbulent flow by rapid mixing of fluid eddies.

Sea level

Chemistry; Atmospheric chemistry

This is the average level of the ocean over the entire earth. Tidal fluctuation is taken into account when determining sea level. Mean Sea Level (MSL) is used to reference the height of structures ...