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In the case of photochemical smog, which is the one found in cities like Los Angeles, it is formed by a combination of sunlight, nitrogen dioxide and hydrocarbons. If the meteorological conditions are correct, there is time for these 3 things to mix before being dispersed. The nitrogen dioxide and hydrocarbons mainly come from automobile emissions. When the hydrocarbons are released into the atmosphere, they can combine with atomic oxygen or ozone to form complex molecules referred to as PANs or peroxyacyl nitrates. These PAN molecules are strongly oxidizing and are responsible for many of the harmful properties of smog.
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∙ 12y ago
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∙ 12y agoClassic smog is combination of smoke and fog.
Modern smog, more properly called photochemical smog, is mixture of nitrogen oxides, PAHs, ozone and reactive hydrocarbons
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Is smog heterogeneous?
Smog is heterogeneous because smog is a mixture of liquid, gas and solids.
Is smog an element or a compound?
Neither. Smog is a mixture.
Is smog a homogeneous mixture?
Smog is considered heterogeneous. Its components are not evenly distributed throughout it. Smog is also a type of suspension, and all suspensions are heterogeneous.
What is smog mixture of?
Classic smog is combination of smoke and fog. Modern smog, more properly called photochemical smog, is mixture of nitrogen oxides, PAHs, ozone and reactive hydrocarbons
Is smog a mixture or solution?
it is a solution
What is known as a mixture of fog and smoke?
The word "smog" is a portmanteau of smoke and fog.
What is the Comparative word for foggiest?
smoggiest or smog! smog is a mixture of smoke and fog!! and pollution!
Can photochemical smog forms a mixture of ozone and other pollutants?
Yes, photo chemical smog can be a mixture of ozone and other pollutants. Ozone is also a pollutant at ground level.
What is the definition of smoggish?
I don't think smoggish is a word, but smog is?
Brown smog is a mixture of nitroger oxide and?
hydrocarbon
What causes classic smog?
Classic smog is a mixture of coal smoke (containing particulate and sufur dioxide) and fog.
Is smog good for plants?
There are two types of smog, the good old smoke and fog type and photochemical smog ( a mixture of ozone, VOCs, PAHs and other nasties) For both types the answer is no.
