Chemists observe key reaction for producing 'atmosphere's detergent'

Friday, September 26, 2014 - 06:40 in Physics & Chemistry

Earth's atmosphere is a complicated dance of molecules. The chemical output of plants, animals and human industry rise into the air and pair off in sequences of chemical reactions. Such processes help maintain the atmosphere's chemical balance; for example, some break down pollutants emitted from the burning of fossil fuels.

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