Chemistry 12th Edition

Published by McGraw-Hill Education
ISBN 10: 0078021510
ISBN 13: 978-0-07802-151-0

Chapter 20 - Chemistry in the Atmosphere - Questions & Problems - Page 925: 20.13

Answer

Under the influence of UV radiation (UVB and UVC) from the sun, ozone molecules are being broken down into $O$ and $O_{2}$. However, this process can occur in two directions: $O_{3}<=>O_{2}+O$ Ultraviolet radiation from the sun causes $O_{2}$ molecules to split into two atoms of oxygen: $O_{2} -> O + O$ These atoms then react with other oxygen molecules and make $O_{3}$.

Work Step by Step

Under the influence of UV radiation (UVB and UVC) from the sun, ozone molecules are being broken down into $O$ and $O_{2}$. However, this process can occur in two directions: $O_{3}<=>O_{2}+O$ Ultraviolet radiation from the sun causes $O_{2}$ molecules to split into two atoms of oxygen: $O_{2} -> O + O$ These atoms then react with other oxygen molecules and make $O_{3}$.
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