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The blue color of oxygen results from the interaction of light with transient complexes of two oxygen molecules. This complex of four oxygen atoms can absorb visible photons of various colors (determined by the vibrational states of the complex).
This process actually does occur in gaseous oxygen, as well. However, the intensity of the color is proportional to the density of two-oxygen-molecule complexes, and therefore to the oxygen molecule density squared. Since the density of liquid oxygen is about 1000x higher than gaseous oxygen, the liquid is about a million times as blue as the gas.
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∙ 13y ago
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∙ 12y agoliquid oxygen is blue because of it's strong Paramegnetism Effect.
Paramagnetism is a form of magnetism that occurs only in the presence of an externally applied magnetic field. Paramagnetic materials have a relative magnetic permeability greater or equal to unity, i.e. a positive magnetic susceptibility, and hence are attracted to magnetic fields.
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∙ 10y agoliquid Oxygen is blue in color.
The liquid oxygen is blue incolour because of unpaired electron in it.
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What is cheaper liquid oxygen or luquid liquid hydrogen?
liquid hydrogen is cheaper than liquid oxygen
Where does liquid oxygen come from?
Liquid oxygen is an industrial product.
How is a liquid different from a oxygen?
Oxygen can be liquid or a gas. It is just a different state of matter.
What happens to liquid oxygen when it is warmed?
When warmed, liquid oxygen changes to a gas for delivery to the patient.
Can you breathe liquid oxygen?
No, it is not possible to breathe in liquid oxygen. If a person were to try and breathe in liquid oxygen it would kill them instantly because the oxygen temperature is so cold (about -200 degrees) it would freeze your insides.
What is the coloured liquid used in thermometers?
Some times red coloured liquid is used but mostly gray coloured liquid is used.
Is a oxygen liquid or gas?
its a gas
What is cheaper liquid oxygen or luquid liquid hydrogen?
liquid hydrogen is cheaper than liquid oxygen
Where does liquid oxygen come from?
Liquid oxygen is an industrial product.
Which color is liquid oxygen?
Liquid oxygen is a pale blue.
What is clear and coloured solid and liquid and drink and food?
ice
Does liquid oxygen react with gaseous oxygen?
No. Liquid oxygen and gaseous oxygen are the same substance, just in different states.
How is liquid oxygen defined?
Liquid oxygen--oxygen that is stored in a large stationary tank that stays in the home.
Is liquid oxygen same as regular oxygen?
Liquid oxygen is oxygen that has been cooled to extremely low temperatures so that it condenses.
What things have weight and can be seen?
Solid or liquid objects, coloured gases.
What is the name of the liquid used in a spirit level?
Coloured alcohol in most.
What liquid is found in a clinical thermometer?
The liquid in a clinical thermometer is often mercury. But there are thermometers that use a coloured alcohol.
