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What is oxygen ........... |
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Answer» tion:Oxygen is the chemical element with the symbol O and atomic number 8. It is a member of the chalcogen group in the periodic table, a highly REACTIVE nonmetal, and an oxidizing agent that readily forms oxides with most elements as WELL as with other compounds. Oxygen is used by animals and plants in the respiration (breathing) process. TANKS of oxygen are used in medicine to treat people with breathing problems. They are also used as life support for astronauts and scuba divers. The MAJORITY of the oxygen used in industry is used in the manufacturing of steel. |
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