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What is ozone and how does it affect any ecosystem?

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**Step-by-Step Solution:** 1. **Definition of Ozone:** - Ozone is a molecule composed of three oxygen atoms, represented chemically as O₃. It is a pale blue gas with a distinct, sharp smell and is considered a toxic gas. 2. **Health Effects of Ozone:** - Ozone is harmful to human health. When inhaled, it can lead to various health issues, including respiratory problems, throat irritation, and exacerbation of asthma. ...
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NCERT EXEMPLAR ENGLISH-ENVIRONMENTAL CHEMISTRY-Short Answer Type
  1. Which of the following pairs of gases is mainly responsible for green ...

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  2. Name the two acids that are present in acid rain.

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  3. Ozone is a toxic gas and is a strong oxidising agent even then its pre...

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  4. Dissolved oxygen in water is very important for aquatic life. What pro...

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  5. On the basis of chemical reactions involved, explain how do chlorofluo...

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  6. What could be the harmful effects of improper management of industrial...

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  7. During an educational trip, a student of botany saw a beautiful lake i...

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  8. What are biodegradable and non-biodegradable pollutants ?

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  9. Dissolved oxygen in wate is very important for aquatic life. What proc...

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  10. BOD of waste water is estimated by measuring the amount of

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  11. Fishes die in water bodies polluted by sewage due to :

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  12. A factory was started near a village. Suddenly villagers started feeli...

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  13. Oxidation of sulphur dioxide into sulphur trioxide in the absence of a...

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  14. From where does ozone come in the photochemical smog ?

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  15. What is ozone and how does it affect any ecosystem?

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  16. Ozone is a gas hevier than air. Wy does ozone layer not settle down ne...

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  17. Some time ago formation of polar stratospheric clouds reported over An...

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  18. A person was using water supplied by Municipality. Due to shortage of ...

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