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That depends on whether you mean "good" upper-level or "bad" ground-level atmospheric ozone.
Upper-level ozone is the product of the absorption of UVB rays by upper-atmosphere oxygen or O2. During the absorption process, the O2 molecule is split into two oxygen atoms. These atoms then recombine with an O2 molecule to create O3 or ozone.
Therefore, upper-atmosphere ozone is not the earth's protective shield against harmful UV rays. O3 is the by-product of the absorption of UV by regular O2 or oxygen. The real hero in this story is oxygen, not ozone which is always bad, but harmless when floating around way above us.
Ground-level ozone is the by-product of nitrogen oxide combining with "volatile organic compounds" on hot, sunny days. Volatile organic compounds, or VOCs, are gasses emitted by an extremely wide variety of chemicals such as everyday household cleaners and paint.
VOCs may be either naturally-occurring or man-made, or both, and have a low boiling point meaning they evaporate readily into the air we breathe.
What else can I help you with?
How is the atmospheric ozone formed?
Atmospheric ozone is formed in stratosphere. UV rays help in the formation.
Why do you care about atmospheric ozone?
We have to care about the atmospheric ozone because it is the one that protects us from the harmful radiations of the sun. This ozone is present in the ozone layer in stratospheric region of the atmosphere.
Why do you care about your atmospheric ozone?
We have to care about the atmospheric ozone because it is the one that protects us from the harmful radiations of the sun. This ozone is present in the ozone layer in stratospheric region of the atmosphere.
How was the ozone created?
the ozone was created in the stratosphere in an atmospheric level
What typeo of science is ozone?
Atmospheric science it is. It is because ozone is there in atmosphere.
What is destroying strotospheric ozone and where is it happening?
The CFC's are destroying atmospheric ozone. They react with ozone and deplete it.
What is the atmospheric layer where the ozone layer is found?
Good ozone is a type of ozone. it is found in stratosphere.
How is a molecule of ozone different from a molecule of atmospheric oxygen?
Ozone is a tri oxygen molecule. While the ozone layer is formed by the collection of large number of ozone molecules.
What is the unit of ozone?
Atmospheric ozone concentration is measured in parts per million.
What has the author Jessica Thomson written?
Jessica Thomson has written: 'Ground-level ozone in Canada' -- subject(s): Atmospheric ozone, Environmental aspects, Environmental aspects of Atmospheric ozone
What is the name of the atmospheric layer?
ozone layer
Is ozone good for the air?
Ozone is good at atmospheric level. It is pollutant in ground level.
