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Since ozone is a heavy gas then why does it remains still in the stratosphere even if several other comparatively lighter gases are present in the atmosphere abundantly?

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Ozone is heavier than most of the other gases present in atmosphere. UV-C from sunlight present in the stratosphere is absorbed by the oxygen which makes ozone. This is the reason why ozone is present in stratosphere despite being heavier.

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