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What is Ozone?

Ozone (O3) or tri-oxygen is a molecule composed of three (3) oxygen atoms, temporarily existing in a very unstable and reactive state. Ozone is so reactive that a suitable container for storage probably does not exist. Unlike the O2 molecule described in the next paragraph, this tri-atomic oxygen defies man’s attempts to store or liquefy it. Compared to O2, O3 is an extremely active molecule, probably by a factor of 1,000 times and is sometimes referred to as activated oxygen. Oxygen (O2) is normally thought of as the fraction of air which is utilized in breathing. It is very necessary ...

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