7. How fast is the oxidation of SO₂, in percent per hour, in the gas phase for an OH concentration of 1 × 107 radicals cm-3, a typical peak concentration in the lower troposphere? Comment on the significance of your calculated rate in light of observed rates of SO₂ oxidation of up to 30% h-¹ in the troposphere.

7. How fast is the oxidation of SO₂, in percent per hour, in the gas phase for an OH concentration of 1 × 107 radicals cm-3, a typical peak concentration in the lower troposphere? Comment on the significance of your calculated rate in light of observed rates of SO₂ oxidation of up to 30% h-¹ in the troposphere.

Chemistry for Engineering Students

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Author:Lawrence S. Brown, Tom Holme

Publisher:Lawrence S. Brown, Tom Holme

Chapter11: Chemical Kinetics

Section: Chapter Questions

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