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Atmospheric chemistry
A scientific study of the chemistry of the Earth's atmosphere and that of other planets.
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Atmospheric chemistry
chlorodifluoromethane (HCFC-22)
Chemistry; Atmospheric chemistry
CHClF 2 , this chemical is an intermediate replacement for the old CFCs because it contains a hydrogen atom, making a molecule that is easily attacked by hydroxyl radical in the atmosphere, therefore ...
styrene
Chemistry; Atmospheric chemistry
Chemical formula C 8 H 8 , also commonly called vinyl benzene. Styrene is an aromatic hydrocarbon originating from petroleum and natural gas by-products. It is used to manufacture resilient, ...
t-butylbenzene
Chemistry; Atmospheric chemistry
Chemical formula is C 10 H 14 molecular weight 134. 21 grams. This chemical is highly flammable and easily ignited by heat, sparks or flames. It is also less dense than water and insoluble in ...
t-amyl methyl ether (TAME)
Chemistry; Atmospheric chemistry
Chemical formula of C 2 H 5 C(CH 3 ) 2 OCH 3 and an atomic weight of 102. 18 amu. It is listed as a volatile organic compound that can form explosive vapor or air mixtures under certain conditions. ...
sec-butylbenzene
Chemistry; Atmospheric chemistry
Chemical given off by vehicle emissions and coal burning plants due to incomplete combustion of hydrocarbons. It is a colorless liquid, plasticizer, used in organic synthesis, and a solvent for ...
oxidants
Chemistry; Atmospheric chemistry
Chemical species that readily accept electrons. The electron accepting species is reduced in a chemical reaction.
1,2,4,5-tetramethylbenzene
Chemistry; Atmospheric chemistry
Chemical substance used in polyamide resin, plasticizer, and as an aromatic additive in gasoline. In room temperature it is a white, crystalline powder, an aromatic substance with a molecular weight ...
