fotodissosiaatiot
Fotodissosiaatiot, known in English as photodissociation or photolysis, is a chemical process where molecules are broken down into smaller fragments due to the absorption of photons. This phenomenon occurs when a molecule absorbs light energy that is sufficient to overcome the bond strengths holding its constituent atoms or groups together. The absorbed energy excites the molecule to a higher electronic state, leading to the breaking of chemical bonds and the formation of reactive species such as free radicals or ions.
The rate of photodissociation depends on several factors, including the intensity of the light source, the
Photodissociation plays a significant role in various natural and artificial processes. In Earth's atmosphere, it is