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Multiple Choice
Which of the following substances undergoes a chemical reaction with ozone (O_3) to produce oxygen and another product?
A
Nitrogen monoxide (NO)
B
Neon (Ne)
C
Helium (He)
D
Argon (Ar)
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1
Understand that ozone (O_3) is a strong oxidizing agent and can react with certain substances that have unpaired electrons or are chemically reactive.
Identify the chemical nature of each substance: Neon (Ne), Helium (He), and Argon (Ar) are noble gases, which are generally inert and do not readily undergo chemical reactions with ozone.
Recognize that Nitrogen monoxide (NO) is a reactive molecule with an unpaired electron, making it susceptible to oxidation by ozone.
Write the general reaction where NO reacts with ozone to form nitrogen dioxide (NO_2) and oxygen (O_2): \(\mathrm{NO + O_3 \rightarrow NO_2 + O_2}\)
Conclude that among the given substances, only Nitrogen monoxide (NO) undergoes a chemical reaction with ozone to produce oxygen and another product.