Why is this element important in everyday life?
It is very abundant. It is used in oxy-acetylene welding. It is also used to aid repiration of patients in hospitals. It is used in making synthesis gas for ammonia and methanol, ethene oxide. The most important use for this element is breathing.
Where is this element found in nature?
Oxygen is found in your body. Specifically in your lungs. It is also found in the air outside and in the water.
What are the properties of the element?
General Characteristics =
Colorless, odorless gas. It has 8 electrons.
Atomic Symbol = O
Period Number = 2
Group Number and Family Name = 16, Oxygen family
Atomic Number = 8
Atomic Mass =15.999
Density =1.14g/mL
Melting Point =-218.4 degrees C
Boiling Point =-182.86 degrees C
Electron Configuration =O-1s22s22p4
Shorthand Notation =O-[He]2s22p4
Common Reactions = Hydrogen
Interesting Information =If we did not have oxygen, we would not be able to breathe, and consequently we would all be dead. It is needed to substain all organic life.
Who is Oxygenius ?
My name is Walter Phillips and today we are here with the new artist Oxygenius. So Oxygenius, your new album that is out, "oxyworld", is a big hit. There is one song on their in particular that I personally like. It's called "It's all about the oxygen." Can you tell me a little bit about your album and about that song in particular.
Well Walter, the album was originated when I was thinking about how oxygen is so important in life and so I thought to myself, maybe I should write an album about it to show people who don't know that much about it how important it is in everyday life. I think this album will show people a new light about oxygen that they never knew before.
The introductory song on it "It's all about the oxygen" really gives a general idea of how oxygen is so important to everyday life. Would you like me to sing a portion of it to the audience, Walter?
Yeah, sure.
Yo my name is oxygen, and I'm here to say, I'm the element you encounter every day.
It's not hard to find me: I'm everywhere, Just look right around you: I'm 20% of the air.
But perhaps you scientists wish to better know me, I'll start with my discovery: 1774 by Joseph Priestly.
I'm very compatable, and love to form bonds: My chemical make up includes 8 electrons.
A common misconception is that I'm the color blue, but I'm really colorless and I come in two.
Well oxygenius, that is a very good song. Thank you for coming.
Well, that's all for today. Thank you for tuning in.
