Which rays break the ozone molecule into atomic oxygen?

Ultraviolent radiations

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Infrared radiations

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Electromagnetic radiations

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Radioactive radiations

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Solution

The correct option is A Ultraviolent radiations

Ozone molecules absorb low energy ultraviolet radiations and split ozone into an ordinary oxygen molecule and atomic oxygen. The atomic oxygen formed rejoins with the oxygen molecules present in the atmosphere to form ozone again. As the ozone-oxygen cycle takes place continuously the harmful ultraviolet radiations get converted into heat continuously.

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