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A reaction containing three particles.
In the atmosphere an example of a termolecular reaction is one in which a
molecule acquires the excess energy released by a reaction so that the
products created do not convert back to the original state of the
reactants. The reaction of molecular oxygen with an oxygen atom (radical)
to produce ozone is a good example of an important atmospheric
termolecular reaction. In the atmosphere this third body is most often
molecular nitrogen because statistically this is the most likely next
collision since atmospheric N2 = 78% by volume.
[Analytical
Chemistry; v27; 2021-24; 1994.] [Analytical Chemistry; v64; 1273-80;
1994.]
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