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Question
Mention the physical properties of oxygen.
Solution
Physical properties of oxygen:
- Oxygen is a colorless, odorless, and tasteless gas.
- It is a poor conductor of heat and electricity
- Oxygen dissolves readily in cold water.
- It is denser than air.
- It can be made into liquid (liquefied) at high pressure and low temperature.
- It supports combustion.
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