- Definition of O3
O3, also known as Ozone, is a special form of oxygen oxide. The English name of O3 is “Ozone”. Ozone is an oxygen molecule consisting of three oxygen atoms, with an atomic mass of 48. A unique feature of Ozone is that it is nonionic because it cannot accept or give away electrons to form ions.
- Properties: O3
O3 or Ozone is a gas with a pale blue color, which has a quite distinctive smell. The state of Ozone is gas at room temperature. The PH level of Ozone is not determined because it is not a liquid. In terms of chemical properties, Ozone is very strong and has the ability to oxidize almost all other substances.
- Common chemical equations of O3
Ozone participates in many different reactions. It can react with metals, acids, nonmetals, and salts.
Example of metal reaction with Ozone: 2Al + 3O3 -> Al2O3 + 3O2
Example of acid reaction with Ozone: H2SO4 + O3 -> H2SO5 + O2
Example of nonmetal reaction with Ozone: P4 + 5O3 -> P4O10 + 5O2
Example of salt reaction with Ozone: 2KCl + 3O3 -> 2KClO3 + O2
- Synthesis of O3
Ozone can be synthesized in the laboratory from O2 or industrially from air. An example of the laboratory synthesis process is: 3O2 -> 2O3. In industry, Ozone is produced by passing a large amount of air through a special fluorescent lamp.