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What is the equilibrium reaction of ozone?
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The equilibrium reaction of ozone involves the formation and decomposition of ozone (\( \text{O}_3 \)) in the presence of oxygen (\( \text{O}_2 \)). The overall reaction can be represented as follows:
\[
3 \text{O}_2 \leftrightarrow 2 \text{O}_3
\]
In this reaction, three molecules of diatomic oxygen (oxygen gas) can be converted into two molecules of ozone. Conversely, ozone can decompose back into oxygen. This reaction is reversible and can achieve a state of equilibrium under certain conditions, where the rates of the forward and reverse reactions are equal.
Additionally, in the atmosphere, ozone can be involved in various other reactions, especially related to photochemical processes, but the above equation represents a simplified version of its equilibrium formation and decomposition.
\[
3 \text{O}_2 \leftrightarrow 2 \text{O}_3
\]
In this reaction, three molecules of diatomic oxygen (oxygen gas) can be converted into two molecules of ozone. Conversely, ozone can decompose back into oxygen. This reaction is reversible and can achieve a state of equilibrium under certain conditions, where the rates of the forward and reverse reactions are equal.
Additionally, in the atmosphere, ozone can be involved in various other reactions, especially related to photochemical processes, but the above equation represents a simplified version of its equilibrium formation and decomposition.