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The main participants in photochemical smog formation are_______and________.

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  • Photochemical smog, also known as summer smog, is a type of smog that is produced when UV light originating from the sun interacts with the oxides of nitrogen present in the atmosphere. This type of smog usually manifests as a brown haze and is most commonly seen in highly populated cities that are placed in relatively warm climates. Furthermore, photochemical smog is most prominently visible in summer during afternoons.
  • The photochemical form is formed by a complex series of chemical reactions involving sunlight, oxides of nitrogen, and volatile organic compounds that are present in the atmosphere as a result of air pollution. These reactions often result in the formation of ground-level ozone and certain airborne particles. The formation of photochemical smog is closely related to the concentration of primary pollutants in the atmosphere
  • The main participants in photochemical smog formation are NO and Hydrocarbon.

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