If an average O3 molecule “lives” only 100–200 seconds inthe stratosphere before undergoing dissociation, how canO3 offer any protection from ultraviolet radiation?

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If an average O3 molecule “lives” only 100–200 seconds in
the stratosphere before undergoing dissociation, how can
O3 offer any protection from ultraviolet radiation?

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