Oxygen

Element Name: Oxygen


 * Element Symbol:** O


 * Atomic Mass:** 16[[image:Oxygen_jason.png width="216" height="288" align="right"]]


 * Atomic Number;** 8


 * Protons:** 8


 * Electrons:** 8


 * Discovery:** It was produced by an early chemist in 1774.


 * How it was Named:** It got it's name from Greek words. Oxys and Genes together meaning "Acid forming."


 * State of Matter:** Liquid and Gas


 * Melting Point:** -218.79°C


 * Boiling Point:** -182.95°C


 * Characteristics:** Oxygen is colorless as a gas but can be pale blue as a liquid. It has no odor to it, and is not able to explode on it's own. It is also not radioactive.


 * Uses of Element:** Used as a main resource for all living things to stay alive.


 * Interesting Facts:** Oxygen makes up 21% of Earth's atmosphere. It takes up 0.15% of Mars' atmosphere. Is the 3rd most abundant element found in the sun.

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