Why Does Ozone Not Form in High Concentrations in the Atmosphere

question 66

Multiple Choice

Why does ozone not form in high concentrations in the atmosphere above 50 km?

• A)Insufficient oxygen is available.
• B)Insufficient molecules exist for removal of excess energy from ozone upon its formation.
• C)Light of the required wavelength is not available at those altitudes.
• D)Atomic oxygen concentration is too low at high altitudes.
• E)The pressure is too high.

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