Atomic Properties of O
- Atomic Number of O
- 8
- Atomic Mass of O
- 15.9990 u
- Electron Configuration
- [He] 2s2 2p4
- Electronegativity
- 3.44
- Block
- p-block
- Group
- 16
- Period
- 2
Oxygen is the lively friend who shows up with snacks, motivation, and three new ideas before you’ve even finished your coffee. She has boundless energy and a contagious enthusiasm that makes the world feel brighter. Life depends on her — literally — and she carries that responsibility with cheerful determination.
She’s everywhere from your lungs to campfires to rusting metal. She doesn’t try to be dramatic, but sometimes her eagerness gets out of hand. When she teams up with the wrong crowd, things flare up quickly — sparks fly, flames leap, and Oxygen apologizes while cheering them on.
Plants adore her, animals rely on her, and water wouldn’t exist without her. She calls Hydrogen her “bubbly partner” and insists that together they make the world refreshingly drinkable.
Despite her energy, Oxygen knows when to pause. In the upper atmosphere, she shifts into ozone, forming a protective shield like a quiet guardian.
She’s the kind of friend who believes every moment can be improved with a little breath, light, or warmth — and she’s almost always right.