Details of ozone embedded in a presentation mode for class 9 students for their chapter non metals. The lesson plan is arranged in accordance with ICT model.
5. 1. Definition :
Discovered by Christian Friedrich
Schonbein.
triatomic molecule containing three
oxygen molecules.
Found in the stratosphere.
This layer absorbs UV radiation and
prevents it from reaching the earth.
7. Ozone layer forms by the conversion of
atmospheric oxygen (O2) to ozone (O3).
The process is known as Chapman cycle.
In the cycle:
Oxygen absorbs high UV rays and forms
oxygen radical.
This oxygen radicals then reacts with
oxygen molecule and forms ozone.
At this time ozone abdorbs less UV rays
and changes to oxygen molecule.
This cyclic process maintains the ozone
in the atmosphere constant.
11. Decrease in the concentration ofozoneand
thinningof ozonelayer is knownas ozone
depletion.
It is observed thatabout 40 -50% of ozone
depletes insouth polar regions.Sucha large
reductionis called as ozonehole.
13. Chlorofluorocarbons (CFC) causes the depletion of
ozone layer.
The chemical formula is CFCl3.
CFCl3 released into the atmosphere reach the
stratosphere.
There it undergoes self decomposition.
This chlorine decomposest the ozone molecule into
oxygen.
This disturb the ozone - oxygen cyclic equilibrium
leading to the reduction of ozone.
One Cl atom disturb 1,00,000 molecules of ozone.
Ozone depletion causes the rate of absorption of
UV rays.
17. (a) Effects on plants
Affects the physiological and
developmental process of plants.
Small spots appear on leafs.
Plant growth is affected.
18. (b). Effects on Marine Ecosystems
Phytoplankton, which forms
the base of the aquatic web
, is affected.
The severe effect is the
decreased reproductive
capacity.
19. (c) Effects on Human beings
Causes non Melanie skin cancer.
Causes the development of cataracts, a
clouding over eye lenses.
Plays a major role in the development of
malignant Melanoma.
20. (d) Effect on Climate
Global warming.
Acid rain.
Green house effect.
Melting of snow.
22. Limit private vehicles driving, to decrease
vehicle emissions.
Replacing CFC's by other materials which
are less damaging.
Grow more and more trees.
Excess use of air conditioners must be
prevented.
Avoid excess use of pesticides.
Use eco-friendly house cleaning agents.