Oxygen

What symbol represents Oxygen?

The Symbol of Oxygen is "O"

Atomic Number

Oxygen atomic number is 8

Atomic Mass

Oxygen atomic mass is 15.9994, rounded is 16
( 8 Neutron, 8 Electrons, 8 Protons)

Who Discovered Oxygen?

Carl Wilheim Scheele & Joseph Priestly discovered oxygen in 1772 but Antione Lavisoer named oxygen in 1777

How was oxygen named?

Oxygen comes from the Greek words: Oxy, acid, and genes, meaning forming. (Acid Forming)

Melting Point

Oxygen melting point is -218.8 degrees Celsius

Boiling Point

Oxygen boiling point is -183 degrees Celsius

Group on Periodic Table

Oxygen is in the Chaclogen group on the periodic table it is also in group 16 and period 2.

Interesting Fact

Oxygen has no color, no taste, and no odor. Oxygen is highly reactive and forms oxides with nearly all the elements except noble gases.

Fun Facts

Fun Facts

• Approximately 2/3 of the mass of the human body is oxygen
• Oxygen is a non-metal
• Oxygen is the third most abundant element in the universe
• The oxygen that is found in the air is produced by photosynthesis
• Reactive forms of oxygen, known as free radicals, are thought to cause ageing in people.
• Oxygen atoms make up an essential part of proteins and DNA in our bodies

References

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