Creation Moment 10/6/2014 - Atmosphere’s detergent

"Hydroxyl ions (one oxygen and one hydrogen) are highly reactive ions formed by the breakdown of ozone by the sun.  Science Daily reported that others are formed at night by a different process.  This process was not observed till scientists at the University of Pennsylvania found a short-lived intermediate.  Hydroxyl ions act as the “atmosphere’s detergent,” the article says, taking the initial steps in the breakdown of hydrocarbons and other pollutants." CEH

The earth is the Lord's,

and everything in it,

the world, and all who live in it.

Psalm 24:1

"Hydroxyl radicals are called the atmosphere's detergent because most pollutants that go into the air are broken down by them," explained Marsha Lester, professor of chemistry.... "Earth's atmosphere is a complicated dance of molecules. The chemical output of plants, animals and human industry rise into the air and pair off in sequences of chemical reactions. Such processes help maintain the atmosphere's chemical balance; for example, some break down pollutants emitted from the burning of fossil fuels," researchers informed." TheEconomicTimes