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References used to create this graphic:
American Chemical Society. “When a Good Relationship Turns Toxic: Ozone on Airplanes.” Accessed Aug. 19, 2024.
National Research Council (US) Committee on Air Quality in Passenger Cabins of Commercial Aircraft. “Environmental Control.” In The Airliner Cabin Environment and the Health of Passengers and Crew. National Academies Press, 2002.
Notman, Nina. “The Breath of Life.” Education in Chemistry, Oct. 24, 2022.
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This graphic was updated on Sept. 24, 2024, to correct an unbalanced equation in the bottom-right panel. It should be 2NaClO3 --> 2NaCl + 3O2, not 2NaClO3 --> NaCl + 3O2.
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