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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 2026 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.

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