Part 8: Atmospheric Chemistry

Chemistry of the Atmosphere

Atmospheric chemistry studies chemical reactions in the atmosphere, including ozone formation and destruction, aerosol chemistry, and air pollution. These processes affect human health, climate, and ecosystems.

Topics in This Part

8.1 Air Quality

Pollutants, sources, health effects, regulations

8.2 Aerosols

Types, sources, sinks, radiative effects

8.3 Ozone

Stratospheric ozone, ozone hole, tropospheric ozone

8.4 Atmospheric Chemistry

Photochemistry, radicals, reaction kinetics

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