2006-09-25 10:04:24 · 3 answers · asked by mafernanda padilla 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Biology
Do you mean, "What are the three stable isotopes of oxygen used for?" I don't see any information to suggest that the three, which have respective atomic masses of 16, 17, and 18, are used for any special purposes. So they are all used for the same purposes as oxygen in the general usage, such as in tanks for various breathing purposes, and in blowtorches. Oxygen-16 has a natural abundance of 99.76%.
On the other hand, do you mean, "What is the compound O3 used for?" That's ozone, a molecule consisting of three oxygen atoms. It occurs in the atmosphere and acts as a buffer against ultraviolet light. It is used commercially for bleaching and killing bacteria, and a number of other purposes related to sanitation.
2006-09-25 10:09:15 · answer #1 · answered by DavidK93 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It purifies water.
better than chlorine but the cheap so and sos won't pay for it in our drinking water even though its not near as poisonous as chlorine.
uv and O3 generate free radicals which oxydize and destroy molecules in the water without harming the water or biology near as much as chlorine which is about 1/10th of the price if you don't include healthcare or agriculture potential.
2006-09-25 17:18:55 · answer #2 · answered by old_brain 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If I am not mistaken you are talking about Ozone !
2006-09-25 17:08:28 · answer #3 · answered by Tinman 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋