An air mass has 100 ppt of sulfur dioxide gas (SO2) and 1 ug/m3 of sulfate aerosols (as SO4-). Compare the relative amounts of gaseous vs. aerosol sulfur.

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An air mass has 100 ppt of sulfur dioxide gas (SO2) and 1 ug/m3 of sulfate aerosols (as SO4-). Compare the relative amounts of gaseous vs. aerosol sulfur.

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To calculate the relative amount of gaseous sulfur dioxide versus aerosol sulfur in air given that the air mass consists of 100 ppt of sulfur dioxide gas and 1 μg/m3 of sulfate aerosol . 

 

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