Describe what happens to molecular oxygen in the upper atmosphere when exposed to radiation at λ...

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Describe what happens to molecular oxygen in the upperatmosphere when exposed to radiation at λ = 1030 – 1070 Å andradiation at λ = 1027 Å.  Description should include nameof the process occurring and the type products (to includecharge).

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When a primary cosmic ray enters the atmosphere a cascade ofelementary particles are producedThe cascade begins when the primary core collides with anatmospheric core molecular oxygen producing a nuclear reaction inwhich part of the energy is transformed into matter creating newparticles especially pionsThe incident nucleus or the fragments    See Answer
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