The composition of ozone is O3 and the oxygen O2 present in

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Discussion Overview

The discussion revolves around the composition of ozone (O3) and oxygen (O2) in the atmosphere, specifically addressing why ozone, despite being heavier than oxygen, is found at higher altitudes in the atmosphere. The scope includes conceptual understanding and atmospheric science.

Discussion Character

  • Conceptual clarification, Debate/contested

Main Points Raised

  • One participant states that ozone (O3) is heavier than oxygen (O2) and questions why ozone is situated above oxygen in the atmosphere.
  • Another participant argues that gases in the atmosphere do not separate based on their molar masses due to rapid mixing, particularly in the troposphere.
  • A later reply reiterates that the heaviness of ozone is irrelevant to its altitude and prompts consideration of the origins of ozone in the atmosphere.
  • There is a mention that ozone is primarily found in the stratosphere, while oxygen is present in the air, raising questions about the distribution of these gases.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants express disagreement regarding the implications of molar mass on the altitude of gases in the atmosphere. There is no consensus on the reasons for the distribution of ozone and oxygen.

Contextual Notes

Participants have not resolved the question of where ozone in the atmosphere originates, which is central to understanding its distribution.

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the composition of ozone is O3 and the oxygen O2 present in atmosphere.considering the masses of O3 and O2 , the O3 is more heavier than O2 then also ozone is situated above the oxygen (O2) present in atmosphere. why is it so?

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In general there is no separation of gases in the atmosphere due to their molar masses, mixing is way too fast (at least in troposphere).

Where does the ozone in atmosphere comes from?

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Borek said:
In general there is no separation of gases in the atmosphere due to their molar masses, mixing is way too fast (at least in troposphere).

Where does the ozone in atmosphere comes from?

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www.titrations.info, www.chemistry-quizzes.info, www.ph-meter.info

actually the ozone(O3) is in stratosphere and O2 is in air OR atmosphere. though the O3 is more heavier than O2 then how O3 situated above O2 which has less mass then O3.
 


Seems like I have to repeat myself - twice.

First, in general there is no separation of gases due to their molar masses in atmosphere, so fact that ozone is heavier is irrelevant.

Second, please think about the question I asked, as the answer directly leads to the reason behind ozone being where it is - where does the ozone in atmosphere comes from?

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