Atmospheric chemistry

Atmospheric chemistry

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

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Dibromotetrafluoroethane

Chemistry; Atmospheric chemistry

A chemical also know as Halon-2402 which has the chemical formula C 2 F 4 Br 2 . It is a known ozone depleting chemical and is listed as a Class I ozone depleting chemical in the United States Clean ...

Sintering

Chemistry; Atmospheric chemistry

A change in crystal structure, specifically ice, which leads to stronger and more compact packing with time. This can change the space available for various atmospheric components trapped by the ...

Acid deposition

Chemistry; Atmospheric chemistry

A broad term that includes any forms of acids that accumulate in the atmosphere, for instance, acid rain, fog, haze. The term can be used to explain the long term effects of these events on the ...

Endothermic

Chemistry; Atmospheric chemistry

A chemical reaction in which heat is absorbed from the surrounding environment.

Exothermic

Chemistry; Atmospheric chemistry

A chemical reaction associated with energy, or heat that is released into the surroundings.

Carbon sequestration

Chemistry; Atmospheric chemistry

A method of capturing carbon dioxide so that it is not released into the atmosphere. This is a proposed response to the increase of CO 2 in the atmosphere---mostly from anthropogenic sources since ...

Molecular oxygen

Chemistry; Atmospheric chemistry

A molecule that is composed of two oxygen atoms, O 2 , and has no color, odor, or taste. It is present in both the atmosphere and dissolved in the oceans and freshwater sources exposed to the ...