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Ozone has molecular formula O3. Ozone is formed when monatomic oxygen encounters an oxygen molecule, or when N2O5 decays. Monatomic oxygen is formed when UV light of 215nm or shorter, or an energetic electron, dissociates an oxygen molecule. These oxygen atoms are called free radicals. ie they have at least one unpaired electron. Because of this, free radicals are very reactive. An oxygen atom will then react with an O2 (oxygen) molecule to form ozone. Additonally, there are biological pathways where ATP can generate ozone (the roots of marigolds produce it when attacked by predators).
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∙ 11y agoOzone is formed when monatomic oxygen encounters an oxygen molecule, or when N2O5 decays. Monatomic oxygen is formed when UV light of 215nm or shorter, or an energetic electron, dissociates an oxygen molecule. Additonally, there are biological pathways where ATP can generate ozone (the roots of marigolds produce it when attacked by predators). http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ozone#Production
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Why ozone gas is not formed in troposphere?
Ozone gas is not formed in troposphere. It is because the factors that create ozone are not present there.
How is ozone formed over the troposphere?
Ozone forms over the equator where the rays of sunlight are the strongest and then flows toward the poles.
How is ozone layer formed in stratosphere?
Ozone is formed in stratosphere. It is mainly because of UV rays.
Is ozone formed in nature?
Yes, ozone is formed in nature by a no of ways. Uv rays coming from sun and lightning are the factors that create ozone.
How is the stratospheric ozone layer formed?
It is formed by UV rays. The UV rays create and destroy ozone.
What is the formed of ozone layer?
Ozone layer is formed of ozone. It is a gas.
How is ozone layer formed?
See "How was the ozone layer formed?"
In what layer of the atmosphere is ozone formed?
The ozone is found and formed in the atmosphere. It is formed in the stratosphere.
Why ozone gas is not formed in troposphere?
Ozone gas is not formed in troposphere. It is because the factors that create ozone are not present there.
In the upper layer of the atmosphare ozone is formed by?
The upper layer of the atmosphere is formed by ozone layer. This is a layer of ozone gas.
Why do you think ozone is formed over the equator?
Ozone is formed over the equator. It is because ozone forms in hot areas.
How did the ozone in the stratosphere form?
Ozone is stratosphere is formed by UV. It is formed by natural processes.
How is ozone formed over the troposphere?
Ozone forms over the equator where the rays of sunlight are the strongest and then flows toward the poles.
In the upper layer of the atmosphere ozone is formed?
Ozone is formed by UV rays. They are rays from the sun.
Is ozone formed in the exosphere?
No, ozone is formed in stratosphere only. It is due to perfect temperature and pressure there.
How is the atmospheric ozone formed?
Atmospheric ozone is formed in stratosphere. UV rays help in the formation.
How is ozone layer formed in stratosphere?
Ozone is formed in stratosphere. It is mainly because of UV rays.
