Oxygen

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Oxygen is a chemical element vital for life. Under normal conditions it is a colorless odorless gas consisting of two oxygen atoms which has the chemical formula O2.

Approximately 20% of the atmosphere is made up of oxygen.

Oxygen in a concentrated form is explosive. It is the component of all combustion reactions and produces carbon dioxide.