Ground level air polution Flashcards
hydroxide radical (OH)
Created when atomic oxygen reacts with water, is the primary way by which chemicals in the atmosphere are decomposed
Created when atomic oxygen reacts with water, is the primary way by which chemicals in the atmosphere are decomposed
Hydroxide radical (OH)
NOx process
NO is emitted into the atmosphere, converted into NO2 by radical oxygens, converted back by sunlight. Gives smog it’s brown collor.
NO is emitted into the atmosphere, converted into NO2 by radical oxygens, converted back by sunlight. Gives smog it’s brown collor.
NOx process
primary polutiants
the chemicals we release into the anmospshere, usualy NOx and VOCs
the chemicals we release into the anmospshere, usualy NOx and VOCs
Primary polutants
secondary polutants
the results of reactions involving primary polutants, usualy more toxic than reactants
the results of reactions involving primary polutants, usualy more toxic than reactants
Secondary polutants
Formation of NO
When your engine burns hot enough, N2 and O2 are able to react
When your engine burns hot enough, N2 and O2 are able to react
Formation of NO
Catalytic converters
Lower the activation energy of the N and O to NO reaction, put in the exhaust to convert NOx back into harmless gass
Lower the activation energy of the N and O to NO reaction, put in the exhaust to convert NOx back into harmless gass
catalytic converters
Sulfur emisisons
SO(2-3) dissolves to create acid rain, must be removed with special limestone scrubbers
SO(2-3) dissolves to create acid rain, must be removed with special limestone scrubbers
Sulfur Emissions
Particulates
tiny particles in the air, anything below 2.5Um will get stuck in your lungs
