Question

Why is oxygen called a gas. Give two reasons.

Answer 1

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Answer 2

Oxygen is classed as a gas at room temperature because of the large separation between its molecules and the fact that it has a low density and viscosity (compared to solids/liquids).

Answer 3

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Answer 4

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Answer 5

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Answer 6

The seperation between molecules is huge

Answer 7

Oxygen is a gas at "normal" temperature (~25 C) and pressure (1 atm). Water is not, so it is a vapor instead of a gas.

Answer 8

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