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OXYGEN

What atom has the element symbol of O, is a gas, and is a non-metal? Oxygen of course. Oxygen is an atom that supports life. It was founded by Joseph Priestly in 1774. Since it has a mass of 1.429 grams, it will sink in water. It has an atomic number of 8 and an atomic mass of 16. It has 8 neutrons, 8 protons, and 8 electrons.

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