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By Free Radical formation in the Upper Atmosphere, where oxygen molecules (O2) are subject to much stronger solar Radiation.
By Solar radiation any one oxygen molecule is split into two free radicals.
Here is the reaction eq;n
O2 == Solar radiation ==> O + O
NB ' O` ' is an oxygen free radical.
This radical then reacts with another oxygen molecule (O2) to form O3 (Ozone)
O` + O2 = O3
Structurally O2 is O=O , a double bond between the two oxygen atoms.
O3(Ozone) is a triangular shaped molecule, with any one oxygen atom having two bonds, one each to the other two oxygen atoms.
Ozone stops the worst effects of solar radiation reaching the lower level atmospheric oxygen molecules, and so they do not 'free radicalise'. Ozone also stops the worst effects of solar radiation reaching ground level; so the biosphere ( animals(humans) plants etc) are protected from the worst effects of solar radiation, such as Cosmic Rays, or X-Rays. We receive light, the UV light and the infra red light.
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What is lightning good for?
It naturally creates ozone (O3) from the oxygen (O2) in the air.
What is the chemical formula of ozone?
The formula for ozone is O3. It is an allotrope of oxygen, most commonly formed form atmospheric oxygen (O2) on Earth, as in the "ozone layer". The simple representation for the reaction of oxygen to form ozone by ionizing radiation (UV-C or more energetic light) is: O2 + (hv) -> 2O; O + O2 -> O3 The decay of ozone by absorbing ionizing radiation (UV-B or more energetic light) is: O3 + (hv) -> O + O2 The formula of ozone isn't O2, that is the formula for the normal Oxygen which we breathe. Even though this seems strange and almost seems impossible, it is actually true. O3
What is ozone O3 methane CH4 oxygen gas O2 classified as?
All are gases.
When lightning converts oxygen gas O2 into ozone O3 is what kind of change?
The conversion of oxygen gas (O2) into ozone (O3) by lightning is a chemical change. This process involves rearrangement of atoms to form a new substance with different properties.
What is the product of O3 plus H2O?
The reaction of ozone (O3) with water (H2O) can lead to the formation of hydrogen peroxide (H2O2) and oxygen (O2) under certain conditions. The overall reaction can be represented as: 2 O3 + 2 H2O → 2 H2O2 + O2. This reaction highlights the oxidative properties of ozone, which can have implications in various environmental and chemical processes.
Which is more energetically stable allotrope of oxygen o2 or o3?
O2 is more energetically stable than O3. This is because O2 has a lower energy state due to its oxygen-oxygen double bond, which is stronger than the single bonds in O3.
Which statement correctly describes two forms of oxygen O2 and O3?
O2 is the more common form of oxygen found in the atmosphere, while O3 is known as ozone and is found in the Earth's ozone layer. O2 is a diatomic molecule consisting of two oxygen atoms, while O3 is a triatomic molecule consisting of three oxygen atoms.
At STP the element oxygen can exist as either O2 or O3 gas molecules These two forms of the element have?
O2 and O3 are two forms, or allotropes, of oxygen. O2 is a diatomic molecule consisting of two oxygen atoms, while O3 is a triatomic molecule consisting of three oxygen atoms. At STP (standard temperature and pressure), both O2 and O3 can coexist in the gas phase.
What does the Chapman cycle illustrate?
The Chapman Cycle is the cycle of O2 into O3 and back into O2. There is no net change because it's a closed cycle. 3O2+UV photon->O+O2+O3->3O2 It takes place in the Stratosphere.
Which gasses absorb Ultraviolet rays?
O3 (Ozone) and O2 (Oxygen)
How does ozone layer differ from oxygen?
Oxygen is O2. Ozone is O3.
How does ozone differ from oxygen in its chemical formula?
The oxygen molecule is two(2) atoms of oxygen doubly bonded together. Structurally, ' O = O '. Ozone molecule is three(3) atoms of oxygen singly bonded to each other. Any one oxygen atoms forms two single bonds , one each with the other two oxygen atoms. Structurally it is a 'Triangular' shape. NB Oxygen and Ozone are ALLOTROPES of each other; NOT isotopes. It is the same atom (oxygen(O)), in a different structural arrangement, and thereby exhibiting different physical characteristics.
Common name for O3?
O2 is just an oxygen molecule.
What are the 5 common compounds in science?
h2o,Nacl,Co2,O2,O3
What are pairs of allotrope's?
For example the diatomic molecule of oxygen (O2) and ozone (O3).
What are two form oxygen found in the air?
Dioxygen (O2) and ozone (O3)
What is lightning good for?
It naturally creates ozone (O3) from the oxygen (O2) in the air.
