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Ozone $\left(\mathrm{O}_{3}\right)$ is formed in the earth's upper atmosphere by the action of solar radiation on oxygen molecules $\left(\mathrm{O}_{2}\right)$. Write a balanced equation for the formation of ozone from oxygen.
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This is done by writing the reactants on the left side of the equation and the products on the right side. The reactant is oxygen (O$_2$) and the product is ozone (O$_3$). So, the unbalanced equation is: \[O_2 \rightarrow O_3\] Show more…
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