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  1. What is Ozone?

    Ozone is a naturally occurring molecule that contains three (3) atoms of oxygen. Ozone has a strong, pungent odor which allows detection even in small amounts. Highly reactive, Ozone is produced by electrical discharges. Ozone is useful in bleaching and purifying products.

  2. How can Ozone be both "good" and "bad"?

    The same molecule can be considered "good" and "bad" depending on its location in the atmosphere. If it is located up high in the stratosphere it is considered to be "good" Ozone.

  3. Where is "bad" Ozone located?

    You will find that "bad" Ozone is located low in the ambient air close to the ground.

  4. What is another name for "bad" Ozone?

    Smog...

  5. Is the Ozone that is located in the troposphere the same or a different molecule than the Ozone located in the stratosphere?

    Ozone is exactly the same molecule regardless of where it is located. Being a reactive molecule, Ozone will react differently because of the different types of molecules present at that location to form reaction products.

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