Atmospheric chemistry

Atmospheric chemistry

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

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Solar wind

Chemistry; Atmospheric chemistry

The outflow of charged particles from the solar corona into space. Because of the high temperature of the particles of the corona (mostly protons and electrons), they are moving at speeds higher ...

The ozone concentration in the troposphere is directly related to the pollutants that are in the air and the time of day. For example, during the early hours of the day many pollutants are released ...

Global warming

Chemistry; Atmospheric chemistry

The overall increase of the Earth's atmospheric temperature due to a buildup of greenhouse gases. In spring 2007 research predicted that the earth's Arctic Ocean might be completely ice-free at the ...

Thermosphere

Chemistry; Atmospheric chemistry

The outermost shell of the atmosphere, between the mesosphere and outer space; where temperatures increase steadily with altitude. This begins at about 100 km altitude at a temperature of about -75 ...

Quaternary

Chemistry; Atmospheric chemistry

The period of Earth's history from about 2 million years ago to the present; also, the rocks and deposits of that age.

Solar radiation

Chemistry; Atmospheric chemistry

This is electromagnetic radiation (light energy) emitted by the sun. This energy is transmitted through space in the units of electromagnetic energy called photons. The strength of the solar energy ...

Urban heat island effect

Chemistry; Atmospheric chemistry

Urban heat island effect is the condition in which a city is relatively warmer than the surrounding areas due to the heat generated by the good conductors such as concrete, cars, and city buildings ...