What is the chemical formula of ozone?
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