Oxygen
What is so important about Oxygen? Why do we need it?
What is Oxygen?
Oxygen is the eighth element on the periodic table, an odorless and colorless gas, which takes up 22% of our air. This means Oxygen has 8 protons, 8 electrons, and 8 neutrons. Oxygen has an atomic number of 8 and an atomic mass of 15.9994 amu.
Uses of Oxygen
Mending/Cutting/Shaping Metal
Health Concerns
Liquid Oxygen
Why do we need oxygen to survive?
Our daily allowance of oxygen is pretty simple. If we get too much oxygen pumped into our lungs, we can have trouble breathing but the same goes for too little oxygen. But, whether we are iron deficient or not is important, since iron helps oxygen transport oxygen through out the body. On average, we need about 8 mg to 12 mg of iron each day depending on age.
If our body is to be bombarded with too much oxygen or not enough oxygen, oxygen intoxication can occur. This is when our bodies are exposed to high elevations or low elevations which can cause disorientation, sight problems, damage to the cell membrane, collapse the aveoli in the lungs, and seizures. Either way can cause our cells to die.
Pharmacy techniques
The average amount of pills in a bottle for iron is 60 capsules but you only take one, sometimes two pills a day. With an oxygen tank or oxygen concentrator, a set amount of oxygen is provided and will need a fill once used up. But, the oxygen tank with its mask will keep your breathing together and help steady it out. There isn't a set amount of oxygen needed per day, it's the pace and amount of oxygen your body needs and uses.