Atmospheric chemistry

Atmospheric chemistry

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

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Carbon disulfide

Chemistry; Atmospheric chemistry

CS 2 , a compound used to manufacture products such as rayon and cellophane. Carbon disulfide is produced naturally by microbial activity in marshes and in volcanic ash. Since carbon disulfide does ...

Climate

Chemistry; Atmospheric chemistry

Determined by the daily weather interactions over many years. Characteristics used in determining climate are temperature, precipitation, humidity, sunshine, and cloudiness, wind, and air pressure. ...

Dry deposition

Chemistry; Atmospheric chemistry

Deposit of powder-like substance over the ground surface; especially effecting plant leaves; that when contacted by water has a very low pH.

Acid-pulse

Chemistry; Atmospheric chemistry

Deposit of powder-like substance over the ground surface; especially effecting plant leaves; that when contacted by water has a very low pH.

Umbra

Chemistry; Atmospheric chemistry

During a solar eclipse the moon completely blocks the sun from shining on the Earth. In the umbra, the source of light is completely blocked by the moon causing the shadow on the Earth.