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.

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