Isomer
Term · Meteorology and atmospheric science · MLC-T-MET-006707
One of two or more chemical compounds that have the same molecular formula but a different arrangement of atoms in the molecule. In atmospheric chemistry, different isomers of a volatile organic compound can have distinct chemical reactivities, atmospheric lifetimes, and potentials for forming secondary pollutants like ozone and aerosols. For example, n-butane and its isomer isobutane have different rates of reaction with the hydroxyl radical.
| Identifier | MLC-T-MET-006707 |
|---|---|
| Field | Meteorology and atmospheric science |
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