Describe two physical properties and two uses or applications of {eq}O_2 {/eq}.
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Describe two physical properties and two uses or applications of {eq}O_2 {/eq}.
Physical Properties
A physical property of a chemical species is a property that does not relate to its change in composition. Some examples of physical properties include density, boiling point, freezing point, physical state of the matter at room temperature, hardness, and conductivity. Other examples of physical properties include color, texture, mass, volume, length, and shape.
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View this answerPhysical properties of {eq}O_2{/eq}:
1. Boiling point = -183 {eq}^o{/eq} C
2. At room temperature, oxygen is a gas
Applications of {eq}O_2{/eq}:
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Chapter 6 / Lesson 7The physical properties of a substance are observable without chemical reactions and other changes. Learn about physical properties and how they are used in classifying substances by physical state, solubility, and more.