Photochemical Smog Formation (NO₂ Photolysis)

NO2 → NO + O·

概要

Sunlight (< 420 nm) photolyzes nitrogen dioxide to produce nitric oxide and an oxygen atom. The oxygen atom then reacts with O₂ to form ground-level ozone. Combined with volatile organic compounds from vehicle exhaust, this initiates the complex photochemical smog cycle that plagues urban areas.

参加者

役割 物質 係数 状態
反応物 Nitrogen Dioxide NO₂ 1 (g)
生成物 Nitric Oxide NO 1 (g)

日常の例

The brown haze visible over cities like Los Angeles on sunny days is photochemical smog, driven by this NO₂ photolysis.

産業上の重要性

NO₂の光化学を理解することは、大気質規制、触媒コンバーターの設計、都市の汚染対策に不可欠である。

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the equation for Photochemical Smog Formation (NO₂ Photolysis)?
The balanced equation is: NO₂ → NO + O·.
What type of reaction is Photochemical Smog Formation (NO₂ Photolysis)?
Photochemical Smog Formation (NO₂ Photolysis) is a photochemical reaction.
Is Photochemical Smog Formation (NO₂ Photolysis) exothermic or endothermic?
Photochemical Smog Formation (NO₂ Photolysis) is endothermic (absorbs energy). The enthalpy change (ΔH) is 305.0 kJ/mol.