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The reaction of Mg and ozone in inert gas matrices at $14\circ K$ has been studied. Isotopic substitution of both Mg and $O3$ aided identification of infrared absorptions due to MgO, $MgO2$ and $MgO3$. Infrared and Raman spectra have been observed for the corresponding reactions of ozone with Cd and Zn. Isotopic substitution of $O3$ in reactions with Zn and Cd aided identification of analogous species with these metals. Comparison of previously investigated alkali metal and alkaline earth-ozone reactions indicate a dependence of product yield on the particular metal, and of ozonide structure and stability on cation size. Similar comparison will be made with the Zn and Cd products.