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OxygenO Electron 1 Electron 2 Electron 1 Electron 2 Electron 3 Electron 4 Electron 5 Electron 6

Oxygen is a chemical element with symbol O and atomic number 8. It is a member of the chalcogen group on the periodic table and is a highly reactive nonmetal and oxidizing agent that readily forms compounds (notably oxides) with most elements. By mass, oxygen is the third-most abundant element in the universe, after hydrogen and helium.

8 Atomic Number
16  u Atomic Mass
50.5  K Melting Point
90.2  K Boiling Point
1.43  g/liter Density
0.65  Å Atomic Radius
0.66  Å Covalent Radius
3.44 Electronegativity
13.62  eV First Ionization Energy
140.98 Electron Affinity
2 Number of Shells
6 Electron Valency
2, 6 Electron Shell Occupations
0.92  J/g Specific Heat