Name:

Oxygen

Symbol:

O

Latin Name:

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Atomic Number:

8

Average Atomic Mass:

16.0 amu

# Protons:

8

# Electrons (neutral atom):

8

# Neutrons (most common isotope):

8

Common Ion(s):

O-2

Common Isotopes:

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Electronegativity:

3.5  

Ionic radius:

140 picometers  

Atomic Radius:

66 picometers  

Ionization Energy:

1314 KJ / mol  

Common Compounds:

H2O, O2, CO2, sugars, DNA  

Common Uses:

oxygen tanks, needed for most life  
     


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Created By: Mrs. D. M. Spering
 Created: March 25th, 2004
 Revised: May 2006
 Abington Senior High School
 Science Department
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