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Identify the gas that is responsible for the brown color of photochemical smog.

Name: Problem 53, Chapter 21: Chemistry
Uploaded: 2020-08-12T20:48:58-08:00
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Description: Identify the gas that is responsible for the brown color of photochemical smog.

   Identify the gas that is responsible for the brown color of photochemical smog.

Chemistry

Julia Burdge 1st Edition

Chapter 21, Problem 53

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08/12/2020

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Photochemical smog is a type of air pollution that is a result of the reaction between sunlight and pollutants such as nitrogen oxides and volatile organic compounds. Show more…

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Photochemical Smog

Photochemical smog is a form of air pollution that occurs when sunlight triggers chemical reactions between primary pollutants, such as nitrogen oxides (NOx) and volatile organic compounds (VOCs). These reactions form secondary pollutants like ozone and other oxidants, creating a hazardous mixture that is commonly observed in urban environments.

Nitrogen Dioxide (NO2)

Nitrogen dioxide is a reddish-brown gas that is a significant component of photochemical smog. It forms primarily from combustion processes, such as those found in vehicle emissions, and contributes both to the health hazards of smog and its characteristic brown color in the atmosphere.

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