How Does Ozone Oxidize Contaminants In Water

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Organic contaminants maintain their shape with a cell wall.

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O3 molecules make contact with the cell wall and create a hole in the wall.

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The cell wall is broken down quickly by O3 molecules.

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The cell loses its shape as O3 continues to create holes in the cell wall.

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In a few seconds, the cell cannot maintain its shape and the cell dies.