Name |
Oxygen |
Symbol |
O |
Atomic Number |
8 |
Atomic Mass |
15.99 |
Number of Protons |
8 |
Number of Electrons |
8 |
Melting Point |
-361.8°F |
Boiling Point |
-297.3°F |
Normal Phase |
Gas |
Family |
Nonmetal |
Period |
16 |
Group |
8 |
Number of Neutrons |
8 |
Value |
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Date and Lace of Discovery |
1772 |
Interesting Facts |
One fifth of the Earth's atmosphere is made up of oxygen and is the third most abundant element in the universe by mass. |
Common Uses |
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