Chapter 2, Problem 1Q

How does ozone differ from oxygen in its chemical formula? In its properties?

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The ozone differ from oxygen in its chemical formula and in properties, the reason has to be discussed.

Explanation of Solution

The chemical formula of Oxygen and Ozone are ${\text{O}}_{\text{3}}\text{and}{\text{O}}_{\text{2}}$ respectively. Though both are gases but the property differs.

Physical property: Oxygen odorless whereas Ozone has very strong odor.

Chemical property: both are reactive; Ozone is more reactive than Oxygen.

Oxygen is a vital for the survival of living species; ozone is a harmful air pollutant in the troposphere. Ozone in the stratosphere plays vital role in blocking the harmful Ultraviolet radiation from the Sun.