Properties of Oxygen Part 1 Quiz

Oxygen itself does not burn but supports the burning of other substances.

The main source of oxygen in our environment is photosynthesis by oceanic phytoplankton, which contribute more than half of the oxygen we breathe.

Ozone is an allotrope of oxygen composed of three oxygen atoms, with the formula O₃.

Oxygen is slightly or sparingly soluble in water, which is a property that allows aquatic animals to breathe underwater and also allows for the gas to be collected by water displacement.

Liquefying oxygen allows for a large amount of the gas to be stored in a small volume, making it practical for transport and storage in cylinders.

Carbon monoxide is a neutral oxide because it shows neither acidic nor basic properties.

Magnesium burns with a dazzling white flame in oxygen to form magnesium oxide (MgO).

Oxygen belongs to the p-block of the periodic table. Specifically, it is located in group 16 and period 2.

Oxygen belongs to the group called the Chalcogens in the periodic table, which is Group 16. This group includes oxygen, sulfur, selenium, tellurium, and polonium. The chalcogens are also sometimes known as the "oxygen family."

Joseph Priestley (1733–1804), an English clergyman and scientist, is credited with discovering oxygen in 1774 by heating mercuric oxide. Later, Antoine Lavoisier explained its role in combustion and named it “oxygen.”