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Ainat [17]
3 years ago
10

Define ozone and what it does

Geography
1 answer:
kodGreya [7K]3 years ago
4 0

Answer:

A colorless unstable toxic gas with a pungent odor and powerful oxidizing properties, formed from oxygen by electrical discharges or ultraviolet light.

Explanation:

The ozone layer filters harmful radiation, like uv radiation, protecting humans from harmful effects.

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