oxidising agents Oxygen Flashcards
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properties of the element Oxygen
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Oxygen gas is colorless, odorless, and tasteless. The liquid and solid forms are a pale blue color and are strongly paramagnetic. Oxygen supports combustion, combines with most elements, and is a component of hundreds of thousands of organic compounds poor conductor of heat and electricity Denser than air Slightly soluble in water and alcohol very reactive element
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2 examples of Oxygen creating Oxides Think Metals
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Sodium burns quickly with a bright yellow flame. Na2O, sodium peroxide - a yellow powder.
Magnesium Burns with a brilliant white flame. MgO, magnesium oxide - a white ash.