True or false: even though ozone protects us when we are breathing it near the ground, it is harmful to us when it is high up in

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the atmosphere.

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Otrada [13] · Answer 1 · 2022-04-26T07:23:35+03:00

Answer:

False.

Explanation:

Ozone is a triatomic gas.
Each molecule of ozone is made up of three atoms of oxygen.
Ozone is an extremely important gas in the atmosphere as it absorbs the maximum of incoming solar radiation and the ultraviolet rays of the sun.
But Ozone is an extremely reactive gas and is highly dangerous if inhaled for a longer time.
It causes damage to the lung tissue and cause respiratory ailments.
On the other hand ozone is one of the components of Photochemical smog.
Inhaling a significant amount of this gas can cause death.
Hence the given statement is False.
The correct sentence is:

Ozone protects us when it is high up in the atmosphere, it is harmful to us when we are breathing it.