- Density (at STP): 1.429 g/L - Solubility (in water): 31 mg/L (at 20°C) - Thermal conductivity: 0.026 W/(m·K) - Specific heat capacity: 0.918 kJ/(kg·K) - Magnetic susceptibility: Paramagnetic - Oxidation state: -2, 0, +1, +2 - Reactivity: Highly reactive
Other Notable Properties
- Diatomic molecule: Two oxygen atoms form a stable molecule (O₂). - Essential for life: Oxygen is essential for respiration in most living organisms. - Combustible: Oxygen reacts with many substances to produce heat and light, making it a key component in combustion processes. - Greenhouse gas: Oxygen is a greenhouse gas, contributing to the greenhouse effect in the atmosphere. - Odorless and tasteless: Despite its importance, oxygen is odorless and tasteless.