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No, there will not be a chemical reaction between oxygen and ultrasonic sound waves. Ultrasonic sound waves are mechanical waves with frequencies higher than the upper limit of human hearing, typically above 20,000 hertz. These waves are primarily composed of alternating compressions and rarefactions of a medium, such as air or water, and do not have a direct chemical effect on substances.

Oxygen, on the other hand, is a chemical element (O2) that is essential for many biological processes and combustion reactions. It can react with other substances under specific conditions, but the presence of ultrasonic sound waves alone does not cause any chemical reactions with oxygen.

However, it's worth noting that ultrasonic sound waves can have physical effects on materials and may induce mechanical vibrations or acoustic streaming in liquids, which can potentially influence certain reactions indirectly. These effects are mainly related to the mechanical properties of the medium through which the sound waves propagate, rather than a direct chemical interaction between the sound waves and oxygen.

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