Ozone (O3) is a strong oxidizing agent that can oxidize all the common metals except gold and platinum. A convenient test for ozone is based on its action on mercury. When exposed to ozone, mercury becomes dull looking and sticks to glass tubing (instead of flowing freely through it).
(a) Write a balanced equation for the reaction. (Use the lowest possible coefficients. Include states-of-matter under SATP conditions in your answer.)
(b) What property of mercury is altered by its interaction with ozone?
(a) Write a balanced equation for the reaction. (Use the lowest possible coefficients. Include states-of-matter under SATP conditions in your answer.)
(b) What property of mercury is altered by its interaction with ozone?