2022: ☢️ Electron Configuration of Oxygen (O) [Complete, Abbreviated, Uses ...

Electrons have a specific form of distribution (or configuration) in every atom, even Oxygen. Some are hard to memorise (or predict), so what is the electron configuration of an atom of O?

In the case of Oxygen the abbreviated electron configuration is  [He] 2s2 2p4. Nevertheless, check the complete configuration and other interesting facts about Oxygen that most people don't know.

Oxygen Overview

Oxygen Complete Electron Configuration

1s2 2s2 2p4

Abbreviated Electron Configuration

[He] 2s2 2p4

Sources

Obtained primarily from liquid air by fractional distillation. Small amounts are made in the laboratory by electrolysis of water or heating potassium chlorate (KClO3) with manganese dioxide (MnO2) catalyst.

Atomic Symbol

O

Uses

Used in steel making, welding, and supporting life. Naturally occuring ozone (O3) in the upper atmosphere shields the earth from ultraviolet radiation.

Atomic Number

8

Learn more about the atomic number.

Description

Colorless, odorless, tasteless gas; pale blue liquid. Third most abundant element in the universe. It is the most abundant element in the earth's crust, and makes up almost 21% of the atmosphere.

Atomic Mass

15,9994

Learn more about the atomic mass.

Name Origin

Greek: oxys and genes, (acid former).

State at 20 °C

Gas

Discovery

Discovered By: Joseph Priestly, Carl Wilhelm Scheele
Year: 1774
Location: England/Sweden

Want to learn more details and data about Oxygen (O)? Check my Elements Comprehensive List.

Video

Are you having trouble understanding the basics of atomic elements? This video will walk you through:

• What is an element
• What is a substance
• What Elements look like
• How a small number of atoms can be joined and form completely different substances

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