(Solved): Question 1 Ozone ( \( \mathrm{O}_{3} \) ) is a light blue gas composed of three oxygen atoms. As an ...

Question 1 Ozone ( \( \mathrm{O}_{3} \) ) is a light blue gas composed of three oxygen atoms. As an allotrope of oxygen, it differs structurally from the diatomic oxygen molecule ( \( \mathrm{O}_{2} \) ) that is essential for respiration. Ozone performs an essential function in the Earth's atmosphere, with its concentration and impact changing considerably depending on the altitude. (a) Describe the formation and depletion of ozone by natural processes. (b) State the environmental effects of Ozone depletion. (c) Describe the five main factors that contribute to the increased ozone depletion observed in polar regions.