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Nitrogen Dioxide

Written by the Fiveable Content Team โ€ข Last updated August 2025
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Verified for the 2027 examโ€ขWritten by the Fiveable Content Team โ€ข Last updated August 2025

Definition

Nitrogen dioxide is a reddish-brown gas that forms when nitrogen oxide reacts with oxygen in the atmosphere. It is mainly produced by vehicle emissions and industrial processes, contributing to air pollution.

AP course connection

Topic 7.2: 7.2 Photochemical Smog

Unit 7
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