Question

Kate is researching air pollution and finds some information on ozone. She knows that ozone is a good thing as part of the ozone layer, so why is it also an air pollutant?

Answer 1

The answer is that at ground level, Ozone contributes to smog, pretty sure.

Step-by-step explanation:

Answer 2

Ozone gas contains the oxides of nitrogen and other reactive gases that makes it more harmful to the living beings and thus makes it as an air pollutant.

Explanation:

• Ozone is the most reactive substance and it contains three oxygen atoms.
• Ozone gas may be consider as either bad or good substance depends upon the source it reacts.
• Ozone act as a protective layer that prevents the entery of harmful radiation from sun and thus act as a good substance.
• Ozone gas when reacts with oxides of nitrogen with air result in air pollution.
• This harmful gas affects the human beings and several living organism who enhales this ozone gas.
• It also cause several breathe problems like asthma, bronchitis and it affects the function of lungs.
• Throat irritation,Cough and heart pain are some of the minor issues caused by ozone gas.