JAMB Chemistry 2009 Question 34

Question 34

Environmental Pollution

The gas that is most useful in protecting humans against solar radiations is

  1. A.chlorine
  2. B.ozone
  3. C.carbon(IV) oxide
  4. D.hydrogen sulphide
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: B (ozone)

Explanation

The ozone layer absorbs most of the sun's harmful ultraviolet radiation.