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Name:   Nadeem
Status:  student
Age:  20s
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Country: N/A
Date: 2000
Question:
What is photochemical smog?

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Nadeem,

Photochemical smog is a general term used to describe an irritating mixture of air pollutants which result from the effects of ultraviolet light and oxidation on hydrocarbons and other volatile organic compounds often associated with (but not limited to) automotive exhaust.

Regards,
ProfHoff


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