Photochemical Smog Formation (NO₂ Photolysis)

NO2 → NO + O·

개요

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.

참여 물질

역할 물질 계수 상태
반응물 Nitrogen Dioxide NO₂ 1 (g)
생성물 Nitric Oxide NO 1 (g)

일상 속 예시

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

산업적 중요성

NO₂ 광화학의 이해는 대기질 규제, 촉매 변환기 설계, 도시 오염 제어에 필수적입니다.

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.