Question

Write the physical properties of oxygen.

Answer 1

Oxygen(O): $\mathrm{Oxygen}\left(\mathrm{O}\right)$ is a member of the chalcogen group on the periodic table.

• It is an essential element in the most of the combustion processes.
• It is one of the most abundant elements in the Earth’s crust.

Physical properties of oxygen gas are:

• $\mathrm{Oxygen}$ is a colourless, odourless and tasteless gas.
• Under laboratory conditions, $\mathrm{Oxygen}$ is practically insoluble in water.
• Oxygen is slightly heavier than air.
• Under high pressure and low temperature, $\mathrm{Oxygen}$ can be changed to a liquid state. Liquid oxygen is slightly bluish in colour