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5.6 Ozone Depletion By: Aditi 5.6.1 Outline the overall structure and composition of the atmosphere Found in two layers of the atmosphere: the troposphere (considered good) and stratosphere (where it is considered bad). In the troposphere it is considered a pollutant and a danger to human life. In the stratosphere it blocks incoming ultraviolet radiation from the sun and protects life from damaging UV radiation. It is a chemical made up of three oxygen molecules, O3. 5.6.2 Describe the role of ozone in the absorption of ultraviolet radiation Ozone present in the stratosphere protects life from incoming UV radiation. UV radiation is absorbed during the process of formation and destruction of ozone and oxygen. This is an example of a dynamic equilibrium as oxygen and ozone are continuously breaking down and reforming. Under the influence of UV radiation oxygen breaks down into oxygen atoms. Most notably in humans UV radiation causes skin cancer. The absorption of UV radiation by ozone is crucial as UV radiation has a number of damaging effects: mutation and effects on health; damage to photosynthetic organisms especially phytoplankton. Most notably in humans UV radiation causes skin cancer. 5.6.3 Explain the interaction between ozone and halogenated organic gases Halogenated organic gases are stable under normal conditions but can liberate halogen atoms when exposed to ultraviolet radiation in the stratosphere The atoms react with monatomic oxygen and slow the rate of ozone re-formation. Pollutants enhance the destruction of ozone, thereby distributing the ozone production system. Ozone depletion is the result of air pollution. The most important ozone-depleting gases are the chlorofluorocarbons or CFCs. Others include HCFCs (hydrochlorofluorocarbons), halons (fire extinguishers which release bromine atoms), and methyl bromide (pesticides which release bromine atoms). 5.6.4 State the effects of ultraviolet radiation on livi