ozone [Chemical formula, Physical, Chemical Properties and Reactions]

By: Prof. Dr. Fazal Rehman | Last updated: February 3, 2024

Chemical formula used for ozone is O3.

Physical Properties of Ozone:

Properties Details
Color Pale blue
Density 2.144 g/L
Melting Point -192.5°C
Molecular Formula O3
Molecular Weight 47.997 g/mol
Odor Characteristic pungent smell
State Gas at standard temperature and pressure

Chemical Properties of Ozone:

Properties Details
Decomposition Decomposes to oxygen upon exposure to heat or UV radiation
Oxidizing Agent Ozone is a powerful oxidizing agent
pH Value Ozone dissolved in water can lower pH levels
Reaction with Metals Ozone reacts with many metals to form oxides or peroxides
Reaction with Organics Ozone reacts with organic compounds to form ozonides or oxides
Reactivity Highly reactive, can react with various substances
Reducing Properties Can act as a reducing agent in certain reactions

Reaction of ozone with Alkali Metal

Alkali Metal Reaction Products
Lithium (Li) Ozone reacts with lithium →lithium oxide (Li2O) , oxygen (O2)
Sodium (Na) Ozone reacts with sodium →sodium oxide (Na2O) , oxygen (O2)
Potassium (K) Ozone reacts with potassium →potassium oxide (K2O) , oxygen (O2)
Rubidium (Rb) Ozone reacts with rubidium →rubidium oxide (Rb2O) , oxygen (O2)
Cesium (Cs) Ozone reacts with cesium →cesium oxide (Cs2O) , oxygen (O2)

Reaction of ozone with Alkaline Earth Metal

Alkaline Earth Metal Reaction Products
Beryllium (Be) Ozone reacts with beryllium →beryllium oxide (BeO) , oxygen (O2)
Magnesium (Mg) Ozone reacts with magnesium →magnesium oxide (MgO) , oxygen (O2)
Calcium (Ca) Ozone reacts with calcium →calcium oxide (CaO) , oxygen (O2)
Strontium (Sr) Ozone reacts with strontium →strontium oxide (SrO) , oxygen (O2)
Barium (Ba) Ozone reacts with barium →barium oxide (BaO) , oxygen (O2)

Reaction of ozone with Transition Metal

Transition Metal Reaction Equation
Iron (Fe) 2 Fe + O3  react and changes into  2 FeO + O2
Copper (Cu) 2 Cu + 2 O3  react and changes into  2 CuO + 3 O2
Silver (Ag) 2 Ag + 3 O3  react and changes into  Ag2O + 3 O2
Platinum (Pt) Pt + 2 O3  react and changes into  PtO2 + O2
Cobalt (Co) 3 Co + 4 O3  react and changes into  Co3O4 + 4 O2

Reaction of ozone with Non-Transition Metal

Non-Transition Metal Reaction Equation
Hydrogen (H) H2 + O3  react and changes into  H2O + O2
Carbon (C) C + 2 O3  react and changes into  CO2 + 2 O2
Nitrogen (N) N2 + 2 O3  react and changes into  2 NOx + O2
Sulfur (S) S + 2 O3  react and changes into  SO2 + 2 O2
Phosphorus (P) P4 + 5 O3  react and changes into  P4O10 + 5 O2

Reaction of ozone with Non-Metal

Non-Metal Reaction Equation
Oxygen (O) 2 O2 + O3  react and changes into  3 O3
Fluorine (F) 2 F2 + O3  react and changes into  2 FO + 3 O2
Chlorine (Cl) Cl2 + 2 O3  react and changes into  2 ClO + 3 O2
Bromine (Br) 2 Br2 + 2 O3  react and changes into  2 BrO + 3 O2
Iodine (I) 2 I2 + 2 O3  react and changes into  2 IO + 3 O2

Reaction of ozone with Metalloid

Metalloid Reaction Equation
Boron (B) 2 B + 3 O3  react and changes into  B2O3 + 3 O2
Silicon (Si) Si + 2 O3  react and changes into  SiO2 + 2 O2
Germanium (Ge) Ge + 2 O3  react and changes into  GeO2 + 2 O2
Arsenic (As) 4 As + 9 O3  react and changes into  2 As2O5 + 9 O2
Antimony (Sb) 2 Sb + 5 O3  react and changes into  Sb2O4 + 5 O2

 

 

 

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