8 O

Oxygen

Nonmetal
Atomic number8
CategoryNonmetal
Atomic mass15.999
Electron configuration[He]2s² 2p⁴
Oxidation states−2
Electronegativity3.44
Melting point-219 °C
Boiling point-183 °C
Density0.001 g/cm³
Crystal structureCubic (solid)
Group16
Period2
Blockp
Discovered1,774
Crustal abundance461,000 ppm

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