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Atmospheric Pressure Is Always Lower in Mountains Than in Surrounding

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Atmospheric pressure is always lower in mountains than in surrounding lowlands.Why, then, doesn't the wind always blow upslope to high elevations?


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Methane

A simple hydrocarbon with the formula CH4, representing the simplest alkane and a primary component of natural gas.

Regiochemistry

The study of the principles guiding the direction or position that new bonds form in a molecule during a chemical reaction.

Free Radical Halogenation

A chemical reaction where a halogen atom is introduced into an organic molecule by free radical mechanism, often used in the synthesis of halogenated compounds.

Chlorine

A chemical element with symbol Cl and atomic number 17, known for its extensive use as a disinfectant and in the manufacture of various compounds.

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