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Oxygen is the 8th Element of the [[Periodic Table]]. At the atmospheric pressure and temperature of the Earth it is in the form of a colourless, odourless dimeric gas. Atomically, oxygen contains 8 [[ | Oxygen is the 8th Element of the [[Periodic Table]]. At the atmospheric pressure and temperature of the Earth it is in the form of a colourless, odourless dimeric gas. Atomically, oxygen contains 8 [[Protons|protons]], 8 [[Neutrons|neutrons]] and 8 [[Electrons|electrons]] when not in the form of an [[Isotope]]. It has a [[Melting Point|melting point of]] 54.36<sup>o</sup>K and a [[Boiling Point|boiling point of]] 90.20<sup>o</sup>K.<ref>Essential Cell Biology, Bruce et al. 3rd ed 2009, New York p488-9</ref> | ||
Oxygen plays an important role in the biological process of [[Respiration]] where it is used as a substrate in combination with [[Glucose]] to produce [[Carbon dioxide|Carbon Dioxide]] and [[Water]]. | |||
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Revision as of 18:27, 15 November 2010
Oxygen is the 8th Element of the Periodic Table. At the atmospheric pressure and temperature of the Earth it is in the form of a colourless, odourless dimeric gas. Atomically, oxygen contains 8 protons, 8 neutrons and 8 electrons when not in the form of an Isotope. It has a melting point of 54.36oK and a boiling point of 90.20oK.[1]
Oxygen plays an important role in the biological process of Respiration where it is used as a substrate in combination with Glucose to produce Carbon Dioxide and Water.
References
- ↑ Essential Cell Biology, Bruce et al. 3rd ed 2009, New York p488-9