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The element oxygen does occur in space, in fact it is the third most abundant element after hydrogen and helium. It is just not in its elemental form as you find on Earth. Most of the oxygen in the universe is bound to other elements in compounds such as water (ice) and the minerals that make up rocks. The elemental oxygen in Earth's atmosphere was taken from carbon dioxide by plants in a process called photosynthesis.
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Can people breath in space?
no you cannnot breath in space because there is no oxegen , but there was ice found on mars which means we can make O2 , because there is oxygen in water. But if you hold your breath in space then you will explode jue to the impact (:
How will astronauts get oxygen out of space?
They need to take it with them. There is no oxygen in space
Where do oxygen atoms in water originate?
As with all atoms heavier than helium, oxygen originated in the thermonuclear furnaces of stars. Oxygen is highly reactive and readily combines with other elements. Since the most abundant element in the universe is hydrogen, it combined with hydrogen to form water, which became ice in the cold of space. That ice was delivered to Earth in comets and ice deposits on asteroids.
Can people breath in space if they do not have a helmet on?
No. In space there is no oxygen and oxygen is what you breathe.
How do astronauts get oxygen in space?
Astronauts bring tanks of oxygen with them when they go into space. The space suits they use to make space walks also have small oxygen tanks on them.
How can fire lighten in space without oxygen if there is no oxygen then how can a space shuttle come back?
The space shuttle is able to fire its engines in space because it takes the needed oxygen with it.
Does ice have hydrogen and oxygen?
Yes. Ice is solid water. Water is a compound of hydrogen and oxygen.
Is there an ice cream maker in space?
no ther is not a ice cream maker in space
What type of oxygen is in outer space that make us use helmets?
There is no oxygen in space. Astronauts have to take oxygen with them.
Why do space rockets have to carry a supply of oxygen?
In space there is no oxygen. Space is a vacuum. All things like a rocket going to space, require a fuel to burn, oxygen and a heater. Since there is no oxygen is space they need to provide it for them. Meaning the reaction can take place correctly.
Would a box of matches work in space?
There is no oxygen in space and fire needs oxygen.
Why do space shuttles need separate oxygen to burn the fuel in the space shuttle?
Answer: All combustion reactions require oxygen, since there is no oxygen in space, they must bring it with them.
