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Smog is a layer of low level ozone, consisting of three oxygen atoms singly bonded together, it is formed from oxides of nitrogen and unburnt hydrocarbons, with the energy fro the reaction provided by sunlight.
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∙ 9y agoLondon-type smog is caused mainly by air pollution due to combustion of coal and emission of sulfur dioxide and dust. London smog has humid, foggy, stagnant air.
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What is London smog?
London-type smog is caused mainly by air pollution due to combustion of coal and emission of sulfur dioxide and dust. London smog has humid, foggy, stagnant air.
London-type smog results from the burning of?
coal
What is London-type smog?
The London type of smog (smog "Classic" as opposed to photochemical smog as is popular in other major cities) is the result of coal smoke (particulate matter from incomplete combustion and sulfur dioxide) and fog, The resultant heavy acidic mixture of smoke an dfog an create a number of problems related to acidic precipitation and health problems such as asthma.
Where else does smog occur besides London?
There hasn't been a smog in London for about 50 years.
What country is famous photochemical smog?
Photochemical smog can occur most anywhere. London-type smog comes from factories and the burning of coal and fossil fuels, where photochemical smog comes from hydrocarbons and nitrogen oxides mixing with sunlight.
What is the difference between photochemical smog and London - type smog?
smog is layer of fow level ozone conssisting of thrre oxgen a toms singly bonded together and unburt hydrocarbons with the enefgy for the reaction provided
What is a simple explanation for smog?
smog was most recent in london so that is what we are learning
Photochemical smog is a brown type of smog made when?
Photochemical smog is a type of smog made when hydrocarbons and nitrogen oxides mix with sunlight.
Does London-type smog form when particles in coal smoke combine with water droplets in humid air?
Yes. (True)
How is photochemical form?
London-type smog forms when particles in coal smoke combine with water droplets in humid air.
What capital is famous for their photochemical smog?
London
How does photochemical smog differ from industrial smog?
London-type smog is caused mainly by air pollution due to combustion of coal and emission of sulphur dioxide and dust. Photochemical smog is a type of air pollution produced when sunlight acts upon motor vehicle exhaust gases to form harmful substances.
