Explain the difference between 2O, O2 and O3.

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Explain the difference between 2O, O₂ and O₃.

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29/12/2020 11:19 am

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2O —> It represents 2 atoms of oxygen (cannot exist independently).

O₂ —> It represents one molecule of oxygen (made up of 2 atom) can exist freely.

O₃ —> It represents one molecule of ozone (made up of 3 atoms) it can exist independently.

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