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The formula for ozone is O3. It is an allotrope of oxygen, most commonly formed form atmospheric oxygen (O2) on Earth, as in the "ozone layer". The simple representation for the reaction of oxygen to form ozone by ionizing radiation (UV-C or more energetic light) is: O2 + (hv) -> 2O; O + O2 -> O3 The decay of ozone by absorbing ionizing radiation (UV-B or more energetic light) is: O3 + (hv) -> O + O2 The formula of ozone isn't O2, that is the formula for the normal Oxygen which we breathe. Even though this seems strange and almost seems impossible, it is actually true. O3

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