Question

What are some sources of atmospheric nitrogen oxides?

Answer 1

Nitrogen Oxides:

1. Nitric oxide (NO) and nitrogen dioxide (NO₂) are two gases with nitrogen and oxygen atoms in their molecules.
2. When oxygen and nitrogen interact at high temperatures in the atmosphere, both NO and NO₂ are produced.
3. These nitrogen oxides contribute to the problem of air pollution by contributing to the formation of smog and acid rain.
4. Volcanoes, oceans, biological degradation, and lightning strikes are all-natural sources.
5. Every year, human activities release another 24 million tonnes of nitrogen oxides into the atmosphere.