Nitrogen dioxide

acidic properties that would rain down again. Oxidation Sulfur dioxide and nitrogen oxides enter the atmosphere via emissions from the combustion of sulfur-containing fuels, such as oil and coal, and through the smelting of sulfur-containing ores, such as copper, lead and zinc. Scientists now know that high concentrations of nitric acid and sulfuric acid in rain is caused by atmospheric oxidation of nitrogen oxides and sulfur dioxide, and that these acids enter the water cycle as they are…

The current earth’s atmosphere is made up of Nitrogen (N2), Oxygen (O2) and a small amount of other gases. However the early earth which was formed 4.5 billion years ago was made up of Ammonia (NH4) and Carbon Dioxide (Co2). 4 billion years ago the world was covered with volcanos. The volcanoes released Carbon Dioxide (CO2) methane (CH4) and water vapour. The oxygen levels were 0.000%, also meaning no oxygen. 3.2 billion Years ago life of bacteria was forming and increasing. This made food by…

surrounds their areas. The algae consumes the oxygen in the water to support themselves. While this is going on, they are reproducing at a high rate due to a excess of nitrogen flowing out into the water. The nitrogen and phosphorus promotes a finite resources to the algae which causes a population explosion. Most of the nitrogen and phosphorus come from agriculture products, natural processes, and sewage pipes leading…

these base guidelines to write a well balanced equation with physical states and all of the reactants and products that are produced. Our first equation was the synthesis (composition) of magnesium reacting with oxygen and magnesium reacting with nitrogen. The magnesium began looking like a strip which was silver and smooth. Once lit it began to produce a vibrant white/yellow light that enveloped…

Colorado gets about 15.9 inches of rainfall per year. Rain used to be one of the best things that could happen in this state, but as humans pollute our world more and more, rain is becoming harmful. Our precious rainfall is becoming more and more acidic, which is causing harm to plants, wildlife, buildings, and humans. This acidic rain is commonly referred to as acid rain and more properly known as acid deposition. This research will thoroughly examine acid rain, it’s causes, the effects on the…

Global Warming happens when the Earths surface temperature increases due to the greenhouse gases like carbon dioxide have on the ozone layer. These emissions come from the burning of fossil fuels, such as gasoline from cars, or deforestation. This process traps unwanted heat that would otherwise leave the earth, causing a rise in temperature. Global Warming can affect the temperature and weather of the earth and cause many devastating consequences all around the world. The most common greenhouse…

Crop and livestock production is a major source of two greenhouse gases, methane and nitrous oxide. The latter is produced by the leaching, volatilization and runoff of nitrogen fertilizers and the breakdown of crop residues and animal wastes. Through burning of biomass, agriculture also releases large quantities of carbon dioxide into the atmosphere. Agriculture also stands to suffer adversely from climatic change. In tropical environments the effects of climate change on agriculture and hence…

global warming is caused by carbon dioxide going into the atmosphere. But, now there is a possible solution of burying it deep underground or beneath the ocean. The burning of fossil fuels poses a great threat to rising sea levels, stronger storms, and agricultural disruptions. Most importantly the global temperature level rising. Humans are in risk with carbon dioxide being emitted to the atmosphere daily. There is no simple solution to removing carbon dioxide entering the atmosphere. Fossil…

Earth radiates lower-energy infrared radiation back out to the atmosphere and space. The Earth’s atmosphere and clouds absorb this infrared energy and radiation directed from the Sun by greenhouse gases. Some examples of greenhouse gases are carbon dioxide, methane, and water vapour. Then, these gases emit the energy back in every direction, in which some reach back to Earth to warm it even more. The greenhouse gases…

After the catalytic action, carbon dioxide, oxygen, vapor and NOX will remains as the byproduct leading to the exhaust end. This type of catalytic converter is widely used in diesel engines to reduce hydrocarbon (HC) and carbon monoxide (CO) emissions. These are also used on gasoline engines in American and Canadian market automobiles until 1981. Because of their failure to control oxides of nitrogen, they were outdated by invention of three-way catalytic converters…