Recent questions tagged atmospheric-chemistry

The general atmospheric composition of gases in the decreasing order is $\_\_\_\_$.$\mathrm{N}_{2}>\mathrm{O}_{2}>\mathrm{CO}>\mathrm{CO}_{2}>\mathrm{NH}_{3}$$\mathrm{N}_...

Which of the following chemical reactions is/are related to smog formation in the troposphere?$\mathrm{CFCl}_{3}+h v \rightarrow \mathrm{CFCl}_{2}+\mathrm{Cl} \cdot$$\mat...

Which ONE of the following options CORRECTLY matches the atmospheric stability conditions with plume conditions/ behaviours given in the table?$$\begin{array}{|l|l|}\hlin...

The mixing ratio of $\mathrm{CO}_{2}$ at a pressure of $1$ $\mathrm{atm}$ and at $300$ $\mathrm{K}$ is reported as $340$ $\mathrm{ppmv}$.Considering ideal gas conditions,...

The environmental temperature increases by $6^{\circ} \mathrm{C} / \mathrm{km}$ with height at a particular location. The stability condition of the atmosphere at the loc...

The concentration of Ozone corresponding to a mixing ratio of $120 \mathrm{ppbv}$ at pressure of $1$ atmosphere and temperature of $25^{\circ} \mathrm{C}$ is ________ $\m...

Which of the following is/are both greenhouse gas(es) and ozone depleting substance(s)?$\text{CFC-11}$$\mathrm{CO}_{2}$$\text{HCFC-22}$$\mathrm{N}_{2} \mathrm{O}$

A wind rose is a representation of meteorological conditions. Which of the following is/are included in this representation?Mixing heightWind speedWind directionPercentag...

Match the entries in Column I with the correct entries in Column II.Column IColumn IIDiffusionPasquillDrag forceFickAtmospheric stabilityStokes$\text{P-(iii), Q-(ii), R-(...

The concentration of $\mathrm{NO}_{2}$ in the air at $\mathrm{NTP}$ is reported as $0.30$ ppmv $\text{(ppm by volume)}$. The concentration of $\mathrm{NO}_{2} \mathrm{in}...

During night, in troposphere, which of the following is/are NOT correct$\quad \mathrm{NO}_{2}+\mathrm{ho} \rightarrow \mathrm{NO}+\mathrm{O}$Most of the $\mathrm{NOx}$ (i...