Oxygen
Patrick Grden
Basic Info
- It is classified as non-metallic, and it in group 6 and period 2
- It has an atomic wieght of 16 and it's atomic number is 8
- It's symbol is O
Interesting Facts
- It is colorless, odorless, and tasteless
- It makes up two-thirds of the human body
- It's name originated from Greece meaning Acid Former
History
The Oxygen element was discovered by Joseph Priestly and Carl Sheele by 1774 in Sweden.