history_of_oxygen

Properties and the role of Oxygen liviodinaj __ History __ Oxygen is the element that our body needs to survive. It is the 3rd most abundant element in the universe and makes up about 21% of our atmosphere. The scientists Joseph Priestly and Carl Wihelm Scheele both independently discovered oxygen in the 1770’s, although Priestly is usually given credit for the discovery. __ Properties __ Oxygen is a non- metalloid gas that is invisible, colorless and odorless at room temperature, and is capable of combining with most other elements. When liquid state, it also makes an excellent combustion source for rockets. __ Uses __ Oxygen’s main use is for the body’s need of intake for it’s functioning. Oxygen is also used to create infinite other elements like steel. Other uses are to form a hot welding flame when combined with acetylene. __ Compounds Of Oxygen __ Oxygen combines with most elements (metalloid and non-metalloid) to form many much needed elements. Oxygen combines to form ozone (O3), and also compound with acelyne to form an extremely hot flame used for welding, it is also the compound component in thousand of organic compounds.