Chemistry and Layers of the Atmosphere

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What is the primary composition of the atmosphere near the Earth's surface?

  • Nitrogen and oxygen (correct)
  • Hydrogen and helium
  • Methane and water vapor
  • Ozone and carbon dioxide

Which layer of the atmosphere is known for the ozone layer that absorbs harmful UV-B radiation?

  • Mesosphere
  • Troposphere
  • Thermosphere
  • Stratosphere (correct)

In which layer of the atmosphere do most meteors burn up?

  • Thermosphere
  • Troposphere
  • Stratosphere
  • Mesosphere (correct)

What process occurs when a molecule in the upper atmosphere absorbs solar radiation, causing an electron to be ejected?

<p>Photoionization (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which layer of the atmosphere is known for the formation of auroras?

<p>Thermosphere (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the process called when a chemical bond in a molecule is broken due to the absorption of a photon?

<p>Photodissociation (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of the ozone layer in the Earth's atmosphere?

<p>To absorb harmful UV rays before they reach the Earth's surface (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which type of ultraviolet radiation is the most dangerous and completely absorbed by the ozone layer?

<p>UVC (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the relationship between the bond enthalpy of oxygen and nitrogen, and their reactivity?

<p>Oxygen has a much lower bond enthalpy and is therefore more reactive than nitrogen. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the maximum wavelength of light, in nanometers, that has enough energy per photon to dissociate the O2 molecule?

<p>$242$ nm (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary mechanism by which the presence of ions in the upper atmosphere enables long-range radio communication?

<p>The ions in the upper atmosphere create a conductive layer that allows radio waves to propagate more efficiently. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary process by which oxygen molecules are converted into ozone (O3) in the stratosphere?

<p>Collision of free oxygen atoms with oxygen molecules (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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