Ozone (O3) is a tri atomic molecule formed from three oxygen atoms. It is a powerful oxidizing agent and can also absorb ultraviolet light. It is found in Earth’s stratosphere, where it absorbs harmful ultraviolet radiation from the sun, preventing it from reaching the planet’s surface. Ozone is also used in water purification and air purification systems, and is used in some industrial processes. The chemical formula for ozone is O3.
