overall equation
What overall equation means in Chemistry A-Level, as defined for AQA.
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Reference: AQA
The balanced equation 2O₃ → 3O₂ that remains after the chlorine species cancel from the added steps.
Adding the two steps and cancelling the radicals leaves 2O₃ → 3O₂.
Topics that use overall equation
- Ozone depletion (AQA A-Level)
Related terms
- atmospheric measurements
- catalyst regeneration
- catalytic cycle
- chlorine-free replacements
- homogeneous catalysis
- hydrofluorocarbons and alkanes
- no C–Cl bond
- protection from harmful radiation
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