Oxygen

Basic Information Crystal Structure Isotope Facts Related Links


Basic Data

Symbol: O
Atomic Number: 8
Atomic weight: 15.9994u
Melting Point: 50.35K
Boiling Point: 90.18K
Number of Protons/Electrons: 8
Number of Neutrons: 8
Classification: Non-metal
Crystal Structure: Cubic
Density 0.0001429g/mL
Color: colorless
Bonding radius: 0.73A
Atomic radius: 0.65A
Ionization Potential: 13.618V
Electronegativity: 3.44
Heat of vaporization: 3.4099kJ/mol
Heat of fusion: 0.22259kJ/mol
Specific heat: 0.92J/gK
Electron configuration: 1s22s22p4



Crystal Structure


Isotopes

Isotope Half Life
O15 122.2 seconds
O16 Stable
O17 Stable
O18 Stable


Facts

Date of Discovery: 1774
Discoverer: Joseph Priestly
Uses: supports life
Obtained From: from liquid air


Related Links

Chemical Of The Week -- Ozone From the University of Wisconsin-Madison