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Ozone and Hydrogen Peroxide Differences

The difference between ozone and hydrogen peroxide

Between heaven and earth, there are many substances and different properties. Today, discuss the difference between ozone and hydrogen peroxide to clarify its properties and observe its use.

Ozone is a simple substance in the gaseous state, light blue in color, with strong oxidation, and has a peculiar smell. Its molecules are composed of three oxygen atoms, and the chemical symbol is $O_3 $. It always exists in the sky and forms the ozone layer. If it is the tent of the sky, it blocks the harm of ultraviolet rays and protects everything in the world.

And hydrogen peroxide, a liquid substance, is colorless and transparent, and weakly acidic. Chemical formula $H_2O_2 $, special molecular structure, containing peroxide bonds. Oxidative and reducing, depending on the environment. In daily life, it is more commonly used as a medical disinfectant, which is bactericidal and anti-inflammatory, and is widely used.

In terms of its oxidation, ozone is stronger than hydrogen peroxide. Ozone is rapidly oxidized in case of substances, and it is easy to destroy organic substances; hydrogen peroxide is relatively mild, and the reaction is slow or fast, depending on the situation. In terms of stability, hydrogen peroxide is slightly better, but it is also not long-lasting. It can be decomposed when heated, exposed to light, and catalyzed. Ozone is even worse, and it gradually decomposes into oxygen at room temperature.

In terms of uses, ozone is used for water purification, deodorization and sterilization, and can remove non-degradable fouls in water; it is also effective in air purification, removing odors, killing pathogens, and making the air fresh. Hydrogen peroxide, in addition to medical disinfection, can be used as a bleaching agent in the papermaking and textile industries to make things white; it is also a chemical raw material and participates in a variety of synthetic reactions.

From this perspective, although both ozone and hydrogen peroxide are oxidizing, their properties and uses are different. Only by understanding their differences can we make good use of them and serve the development of the world and the interests of people's livelihood.