Ozone is a gas composed of three atoms of oxygen. ... Ozone can be good or bad, depending on where it is found. Called stratospheric ozone, good ozone occurs naturally in the upper atmosphere, where it forms a protective layer that shields us from the sun's harmful ultraviolet rays.
Is ozone a gas or liquid?
Ozone is a triatomic molecule consisting of 3 Oxygen atoms. It is a blue gas but changes to dark liquid blue at 112 degrees C.
Why is ozone a gas?
Ozone is a gas made up of three oxygen atoms (O3). ... Ozone protects life on Earth from the Sun's ultraviolet (UV) radiation. In the lower atmosphere (the troposphere) near the Earth's surface, ozone is created by chemical reactions between air pollutants from vehicle exhaust, gasoline vapors, and other emissions.
