Atmospheric chemistry

Atmospheric chemistry

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

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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 ...