Beyond the Breath of Air: Unlocking the Mystery of Ozone ($O_3$) Molecular Geometry

We all know oxygen as $O_2$, the vital gas that powers our cells. But add just one more oxygen atom, and you get ozone ($O_3$)—a fascinating, pungent molecule that plays a dramatic dual role in our atmosphere, acting as a life-saving shield in the stratosphere and a harmful pollutant down on the ground.