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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
benzene
Chemistry; Atmospheric chemistry
C 6 H 6 , an aromatic hydrocarbon. It can be found in the air by several different ways of transmission. It can be produced for use with plastic or produced through the burning of fossil fuels. ...
ethylbenzene
Chemistry; Atmospheric chemistry
C 8 H 10 , Colorless, flammable liquid with an aromatic odor, it is found in coal tar, petroleum, as well as in manufactured products like inks, insecticides, and paints. Ethylbenzene is also used ...
tetraethyl lead (TEL)
Chemistry; Atmospheric chemistry
C 8 H 20 Pb, an organometallic compound used as a gasoline additive that prevents engine knocking. Leaded fuel allows for better efficiency and decreased knocking in internal combustion engines, but ...
isopropylbenzene
Chemistry; Atmospheric chemistry
C 9 H 12 , A colorless liquid with a gasoline odor, that is produced by petroleum refining, and combustion of petroleum products. It is a primary skin and eye irritant. Isopropylbenzene is used in ...
n-propylbenzene
Chemistry; Atmospheric chemistry
C 9 H 12 , A colorless or light yellow liquid. It is a primary solvent for cellulose acetate and is used in textile dying. It is naturally found in petroleum and bituminous coal and its main source ...
aerobic respiration
Chemistry; Atmospheric chemistry
Organisms utilize oxygen to break down components, derive energy, and generate needed biomolecules. Carbohydrates are cycled into water and carbon dioxide.
