Oxygen(O)
Atomic Number:8
Atomic Mass:15.9994
Group 16 in the Oxygen Family
Oxygen is a nonmetal
Oxygen is a gas at room temperature
Oxygen is colorless
Melting and Boiling Point
Oxygen’s melting point is -218.3 oC, 54.8 K
Oxygen’s boiling point -182.9 oC, 90.2 K
Background Info
Oxygen was discovered in 1774 by Joseph Priestley in England and two years
earlier, but unpublished, by Carl W. Scheele in Sweden.
from the Greek words "oxy genes" meaning "acid" (sharp) and "forming" (acid
former).
Where it was found/obtained
Oxygen may be obtained from the atmosphere by the liquefaction and fractional
distillation of air.
Physical Properties
Oxygen exists in all three forms - liquid, solid, and gas. The liquid and solid forms
are a pale blue colour. However, oxygen gas is colourless, odourless, and
tasteless. The elemental structure is a cubic crystal shape.
Chemical Properties
Oxygen is a highly reactive element, highly paramagnetic, and is easily
capable of combining with other elements.
Uses of Oxygen
Oxygen is used in various industrial chemical applications. It is used to make acids,
sulfuric acid, nitric acid and other compounds.
Diagram
Sources:
http://www.usesof.net/uses-of-oxygen.html
http://theairwebreathe.weebly.com/physical-properties.html
http://education.jlab.org/itselemental/ele008.html