Oxigénatomok

Oxigénatomok refers to oxygen atoms. Oxygen is a chemical element with the symbol O and atomic number 8. It is a member of the chalcogen group in the periodic table. Oxygen is the third most abundant element in the universe by mass, after hydrogen and helium. It is also the most abundant element in Earth's crust by mass, making up about 46.6% of the crust.

Oxygen atoms are characterized by having eight protons in their nucleus. In its most common and stable form, elemental oxygen exists as a diatomic molecule, O2, also known as dioxygen. This molecule is essential for aerobic respiration in most living organisms and plays a crucial role in combustion.

Another allotrope of oxygen is ozone, O3, which is a less stable molecule found in the Earth's stratosphere. Ozone is vital for absorbing ultraviolet radiation from the sun, protecting life on Earth.

Oxygen atoms readily form chemical bonds with many other elements. They are highly electronegative, meaning they have a strong tendency to attract electrons. This property makes oxygen a key component in many compounds, including water (H2O), carbon dioxide (CO2), and numerous oxides found in rocks and minerals. The reactivity of oxygen is fundamental to many geological and biological processes.